Pre WWII Air Corps B-3 Bomber Jacket MFG San Antonio Army Depot

[Roughwear]

A very beast indeed! It dates to 1937-8 and is very similar to jackets from the Phillip's Tanning contract from the 1938 fiscal year.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/201568262916?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

 

[unclegrumpy]

Close to your size too...

 

[Roughwear]

True, but I no longer buy original B-3s as they are not really robust enough to wear and I have no room to display them either!

 

[Silver Surfer]

a rare bird, indeed. i havent a depot b-3 offered anywhere since about 25 years ago. the last 30s aaf shearling that i saw was a b-2 on greedbay, some 6-7 months ago. i cant imagine that this one is even remotely wearable.

 

[Roughwear]

I agree Vic. Hopefully it will be bought by a collector for display.

 

[MikeyB-17]

It's not in bad nick for its age. What's been eating the collar strap, I think that's a bit more than just 'wear'? !

 

[Roughwear]

Probably a mouse Mike.

 

[MikeyB-17]

Well it must be tasty because it's had a decent sized chunk out of it!

 

[Roughwear]

It looks like it nibbled part of the windflap too!

 

[Silver Surfer]

if left unprotected in an basement, attic or loft, mice will nest in fur jackets. they chew on them to to remove some material and move it to the nest. they are known to eat leather as well. ditto other four leggers.