USN Stencil for Navy M-422 jackets

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Anyone know where one can get a USN stencil (iron on/ water transfer) for the back of an M-422 collar. Besides one offering on ebay there doesn't seem to be much around. Or is it better just to produce a template and paint on myself? Appreciate your thoughts, pros and cons.

This is for a project jacket in which i have a shell and nothing else, starting from scratch, I think it might be a Church.

 

[Dr H]

Hi Matt
I'd make up the stencil and paint it on - far more authentic and much greater control over the colour/consistency/'age'.
Additionally, the USN varied from one manufacturer to another so it would be better to produce one that is consistent with the pattern.
Good luck
Ian

 

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Thanks Ian,
Had a think over it last night, and think your right. Painting is the go

 

[PaulGT3]

Yea I have a M-422 from Chappy and looking at the historical photos of the things the
stencils are all over the place as well as white and yellow. So do a little research and have
a go at it yourself. It will look better anyway.