Peter Graham
Well-Known Member
Just got this back from my seamstress today. Jim picked it up at a militaria fair for $25 and being the type of guy he is, passed it on to me. It was rather grubby, needed the cuffs replaced and some stitching repaired but all the important parts were intact. Jim threw in a pair of NOS cuffs which match the waistband perfectly. As is typical of modified jackets, the collar is mismatched. The modified label is missing but the more important makers label is perfect. I noticed that the hanger appeared to have been deliberately removed and I've since found out that they were often removed during the modification and never replaced. As with all B-15's I've encountered it fits a size large so this 36 fits me well and it's the first nylon jacket I've owned that is a sensible length. I'm really pleased with how it's turned out although my seamstress has maybe left the cuffs a little long. It may go back. I'm not sure yet.