Which G-1 ?

[Anonymous]

Bill Kelso is considering the release of a G-1 reprodution.
Have already acquired 3 different early and rare contracts and thinking which one they should reproduce.

Without telling you which are the 3 contracts (want to keep it for surpise) I would like to ask, which G-1 contract you would like to see reproduced.

Your opinions will be very much appreciated as always.

 

[bseal]

Well, since it is a "surprise,"

But if that one is too time consuming for the level of accuracy it depicts then perhaps

Regardless, keep up the great work.

 

[Anonymous]

we hear you

 

[jschare]

Or this one...

 

[unclegrumpy]

Except for the excessive sleeve tunneling, that is a damn nice LSO jacket!

 

[Peter Graham]

The LW Foster 55J14 is kinda nice.

 

[greyhound52]

My vote for the Monarch as well

 

[Anonymous]

The LW Foster 55J14 is kinda nice.

Isn't this the one ELC makes?

 

[Anonymous]

JC makes the Star 55J14

 

[m444uk]

The LW Foster 55J14 is kinda nice.

Isn't this the one ELC makes?

Yes, although it's not an exact match.

The Dubow G-1 is probably out of bounds, Lost Worlds have the rights to the name in America.

So, that means either,

Pritzker
Cagleco
Burjac
Breier of Amsterdam
Aviators clothing Inc.

 

[Stony]

B-G Inc. 55J14

 

[Anonymous]

Lost Worlds have the rights to the name in America

I am afraid that is not correct. Lost Words does not even seems to have the rights to the Lost Worlds name registered.

Thanks your suggestions.
Dubow is a good suggestion and B.G Inc too, only where to find the originals???

Bill Kelso currenly owns 3 original G-1 contracts earlier than Dubow...

 

[Dr H]

Platon, might be less convoluted to confirm which early examples you have and conduct a straw poll of the USN jacket collectors?

 

[Anonymous]

It's not a bad idea
The menu has the following:


SPECIFICATION MIL-J-7823(AER) & AMEND. #2 L.W. FOSTER SPORTSWEAR CO, INC. CONTRACT N383-22356A
SPECIFICATION MIL-J-7823 (AER) MONARCH MFG. CO. CONTRACT NO. N383s-80667
SPECIFICATION MIL-J-7823(AER) WERBER SPORTSWEAR, INC. CONTRACT NO.383S-88886


so, which one?

 

[jschare]

It's not a bad idea
The menu has the following:


SPECIFICATION MIL-J-7823(AER) & AMEND. #2 L.W. FOSTER SPORTSWEAR CO, INC. CONTRACT N383-22356A
SPECIFICATION MIL-J-7823 (AER) MONARCH MFG. CO. CONTRACT NO. N383s-80667
SPECIFICATION MIL-J-7823(AER) WERBER SPORTSWEAR, INC. CONTRACT NO.383S-88886


so, which one?

I vote Werber. I don't think anyone else is doing a Werber, are they?

 

[Anonymous]

No one.
Werber is interesting as it is the first MIL-J-7823 contract
everyone seems to love the Monarch though.

 

[m444uk]

Is there demand for repro 7823 G-1s, given that originals in most sizes can be picked up relatively cheaply ?

 

[Anonymous]

I don't know if there is demand.
Aslo, a Werber or Monarch G-1 is not one that you can find everyday in your size and in wearable condition.

Also, someone who wants a brand new G-1 leather jacket can only go with the repro.

 

[bseal]

Good luck finding a size 44-46 1950's original in great shape and at a reasonable price. Hence, the repro is a welcome idea around here.

 

[Roughwear]

The Werber gets my vote as it is a rare contract and is hard to obtain as a repro in a wearable size.