What jacket(s) are you wearing at the moment?

[mulceber]

Good question. I'm pretty sure the Concho was developed off of the SFAD B-3, but I don't know off-hand if there were any other changes besides adding the adornments and aging the jacket a bit.

 

[D97x7]

I thought they were basically the same jacket, pretty sure they're both Marino shearling, not sure about what they do to it afterwards though.

 

[mulceber]

and what do you think about the B3 concho, do you like it?

Eh, not my thing as much. I'm more into the militaria side, so the bits they added on to turn it into a motorcycle jacket aren't for me.

 

[B-Man2]

OK, here's one from a re-enacting event...me in my Soviet "Sheepie"
The mug I have is a joke based on the real ones we use (see others). Found them at a Mexican grocery in the desert...made for some good laughs and a lot of beer...

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So….. how many times do you get told you look like Nick Nolte ?

 

[Pa12]

So….. how many times do you get told you look like Nick Nolte ?

As long as it’s not his mugshots remember those?

 

[Grant]

That's kinda misleading to say artificially white. The hides

Nope, they switched to a more artificially-white color about a year ago:

That's a bit of a mis-leading statement. When new, they are lighter, but the non-pigmented double face sheepskins turn a darker shade with wear and oxidation.

 

[mulceber]

Thanks for providing more information about how the finish develops. I still don’t care for the out-of-the-box finish, and I don’t think I’m doing Gary any injustice by saying so.

 

[Snackson]

I had the ELMC Concho version. Apart from the concho itself, it is identical to the "regular" SFAD, including the 1938 stamp on the back of the collar. The pocket will have two vertical slits that the concho is attached to.
I removed mine (I was after an SFAD originally) and the 2 slits didn't bother me but were noticeable.

 

[ButteMT61]

So….. how many times do you get told you look like Nick Nolte ?

I've been asked for selfies so many times that I can't count.
Also Gary Busey's son, Jake.
I had 20 Mexican guys at a Dodger game gather around me for a group pic.
I had a guy at the Art Director's Guild awards tell me he loved my speech whilst I was peeing...it was Jake Busey who gave a speech...

So, quite often

 

[mulceber]

We got treated to a blizzard this morning. Good thing my jacket collection was prepared for such an eventuality. GW B-3:

 

[B-Man2]

Damn cool jacket Jan.

 

[CK90]

We got treated to a blizzard this morning. Good thing my jacket collection was prepared for such an eventuality. GW B-3:
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Ready for action dude, this has to be my favourite B-3. If ever I could justify one, this would be it.

 

[Smithy]

Damn cool jacket Jan.

Seconded!

 

[flyincowboy]

We got treated to a blizzard this morning. Good thing my jacket collection was prepared for such an eventuality. GW B-3:
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Definitely a nice jacket jan I am jealous! lol

 

[atlasfields]

About 50°F today so on went the GI to run errands…

 

[YoungMedic]

Rainy and humid for a field trip to Kennedy Space Center but I did see some cool jackets today

 

[B-Man2]

Rainy and humid for a field trip to Kennedy Space Center but I did see some cool jackets today

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Nice … did you put an offer in on one ?

 

[YoungMedic]

Lol if they were for sale they’d stay right where they are for all to admire

 

[Shanghai-Mayne]

421A from the Bronson , not felt chilly at morning (12 degree C) and not felt too hot during noon (24 degree C).

 

[Lorenzo_l]

Rainy and humid for a field trip to Kennedy Space Center but I did see some cool jackets today

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That's a lot of history in those jackets there. Thanks for posting @YoungMedic. The second one belonged to Wally Schirra a Mercury, Gemini and Apollo veteran, including commanding the first flight of Apollo, Apollo 7. Awesome.