New Diamond Acme 21996 A-2..

[DiamondDave]

Gents,

This one is now for sale, should arrive in Seattle to have its throat clip added, tomorrow Wed 9-10, and then can wing its way to wherever...asking $900.00 USD. This "Combat Crew" version will retail for $1049 on my new improved website (soon), but I need to shift this one quickly, if possible.

Thanks all

DD

 

[ausreenactor]

Gents,

I need to shift this one quickly, if possible.

Thanks all

DD

Sounds stolen....

 

[CBI]

people might want measurements

 

[DiamondDave]

people might want measurements

D'oh!

Size & Dimensions: this jacket is estimated as a vintage size 48
» 25.5" ..........Front length from bottom of collar to end of zipper
» 25.5" ..........Front chest width under arms
» 26.5" ..........Back width under arms
» Shoulder width: 20.5" ..........Back width straight between outer shoulder tips
» Sleeve length: 27.5" ..........Sleeve length from shoulder seam to end of cuffs

 

[CBI]

great!

thankfully too large for me but someone will bite!

 

[B-Man2]

I'm not a FB person either...so I missed the detailed description. Is this horsehide?

 

[DiamondDave]

I'm not a FB person either...so I missed the detailed description. Is this horsehide?

No sir, this is a new format of steer hide that John and I have been developing for these "combat" versions of our jackets. It is Veg tanned aniline, with an additional aniline dye process to get just the right color. The hide is HWT first, cut, dyed and sewn, then distressed. This is becoming our proprietary method that we have created together.

DD

 

[2BM2K]

It is Veg tanned aniline, with an additional aniline dye process to get just the right color. The hide is HWT first, cut, dyed and sewn, then distressed.

Will there be a Chrome Tanned version?

 

[DiamondDave]

It is Veg tanned aniline, with an additional aniline dye process to get just the right color. The hide is HWT first, cut, dyed and sewn, then distressed.

Will there be a Chrome Tanned version?

LOL! This old nugget again... Ok, yes chrome tanned leather was eventually called out specifically by the Army, BUT that said, anyone who believes that the contractors just threw out all of the previously fine hides, is perhaps a bit naive. BOTH types of leather were used in tandem, and any estimation otherwise is silly. The military suddenly went from less than half a million men in uniform in 1941, to over 16 Million by the end of the war! Thus, the Army had to buy EVERYTHING that they could get their hands on. All of that said, yes, we now have definite proof that chrome tanned was indeed used, and preferred (Though JC has been telling people this for years, it took Gary's book to make it a fact) most military contracts state that the balance of whatever can usually be used "Until Exhausted" and THEN the new rules must be fulfilled.

Hope this helps in some way clear up this mystery. Unequivocal statements about "The Military NEVER", or "ALWAYS" are usually wrong, and one has but to look to find the thing which proves that statement false.

DD

 

[2BM2K]

Thanks for the reply. Is that a no then?

 

[Anonymous]

Great work Dave.
Is there anybody who can tell the difference between chrome and veg tanned by just looking at the jacket?
So why care?

 

[2BM2K]

Is there anybody who can tell the difference between chrome and veg tanned by just looking at the jacket?
So why care?

If the object is to produce accurate A2 reproductions then, logically, the leather should be close as possible
to the original leather specification.

A choice of veg or chrome leather would be nice.

 

[Anonymous]

you are right if you put it that way

 

[CBI]

there's a thread or posts about Chrome tanned leather and why its not really an option. I think part of it is the process used today is so different than the 40's is not really the same thing hence no reason to do it. That's part of it anyway.

Not that it was my idea or anything but I remember many years ago asking/urging JC about making jackets with leather that has had the HWT and he seemed pretty reticent about doing it at the time. Glad he and others(?) are doing it now as it looks terrific. Best to do it before than then put the leather pieces together than afterwards!

 

[unclegrumpy]

Not that it was my idea or anything but I remember many years ago asking/urging JC about making jackets with leather that has had the HWT and he seemed pretty reticent about doing it at the time. Glad he and others(?) are doing it now as it looks terrific.

I have had similar conversations over the years as well, and am equally excited about the results and the future potential.

 

[blackrat2]

Has anyone on the site purchased one of these clones.
I would be really interested to see and hear how different the leathers look,not so much the scuffs but more from the hot water treatment side.
John maybe a side by side shot of pre and post treated leather would be a good addition to the site?

 

[DiamondDave]

NEW, photos of the jacket being worn by our own JC! As can be seen this is assuredly a size 48, and as such is a bit large on John... but the look is certainly there of a wartime Aero, IMHO.

DD

 

[CBI]

these pics look super!!!!

 

[blackrat2]

They look the part,really good drape and cut..tad shorter in the sleeves and that would suit him pretty well,although you could argue it is a tad loose but I like it

 

[DiamondDave]

Thanks for the reply. Is that a no then?

Update... I have found that a chrome tanned version of this leather is indeed available. That said, samples should arrive by the end of the week. Thanks 2BM2K for the boot to the head.

DD