Spearhead Militaria woollen 'A-1' (Large)

[Dr H]

Here is the information on the Spearhead Militaria woollen 'A-1' (not sure what the correct designation is) - recently received and excellent value for money.

A 'letterman/college' collar, five buttons, two snaps and a two-piece back (not correct for the original), three-piece, raw edged/triple stitched sleeve.

The basic dimensions (Large) are:
Pit to pit 23"
Sleeves 25"
Shoulders 19"
Yoke 19.5"
Front length 22.5"
Back length 25"

An odd quirk (showing that the machinist hasn't handled an A-1) - the pencil pocket is stitched on the shell, but doesn't go through to lining, making it cosmetic. I'm going to remove the stitching anyway as it doesn't appear on originals. I've given some feedback and this won't appear on the next run.

Very warm and comfortable and a smart alternative for work in the cooler weather.

Here's a trio of 1920s/1930s styled buttoned jackets for comparison (different weights for spring/summer, autumn (fall)/winter.

 

[CBI]

looks like a great deal for the $.

thanks for posting pics!!!

 

[Phantomfixer]

Digging the jacket the wool has kinda WWI look to it....

 

[CBI]

I have one of these and will post pics as well. Its a great jacket and considering the price - a must purchase - one can't go wrong!!!!

 

[Dr H]

They've just released a 'Thunderbird' type jacket (woollen body/leather sleeves) too.
I've seen images but no prices.

 

[John Lever]

Ian shared this jacket with me in the pub last night. It looks very well made of quite thick wool that reminds me of alpine Loden coats, almost felt like rather than woven. Though tagged a 46 it fits my size 42 frame very well.
Wonder what the leather A-1 is like ?

 

[Skip]

Looks very comfortable on you Ian, nice to have a different colour too. What's the leather jacket of your trio on the right, one with the leather sleeves?

 

[Dr H]

Hi Matt
It is a comfortable jacket, but it's more like a vintage size. I exchanged the L for an XL (which fits like a GW 46/ELC 44).
Some room for layering - it's an autumn/winter weight (very warm).
From L to R in the photo: ELC .50 cal A-1, Spearhead 'A-1', LVC Menlo Cossack (washed goatskin).

The Menlo is my favourite - feels light and supple in use (looks 80+ years old).

 

[some bloke]

It almost looks like a reversible Tanker jacket.

 

[CBI]

I am a 44 reg (maybe 43 now), the jacket is true to size (well slightly larger) but I was able to shrink it down about a quarter size so the fit is really nice now,

 

[Jame Miller]

viewtopic.php?f=8&t=9576 Thought I had seen this before,looks like a nice jacket for the price.

 

[Peter Graham]

Digging the jacket the wool has kinda WWI look to it....

I agree. Very vintage looking. Is it wool though, or a blend that may well go a bit odd and bally with some wear ?