Wedge417
Active Member
Hi everyone,
Since my recent renewal with flight jackets and my so far unfruitful quest for a decent vintage G-1, (I just bought one that would be much loved but unfortunately is too big for me).
I've realised there are, like for any military wear, quite specific little things and detail. My question for your wisdom today is in two points.
First, what's the difference between white tags and black tags on G-1 jackets?
From what I see, white tags used to be standard U.S military up until a certain date.
Perhaps you can tell me when the transition happened and why?
Also in terms of collecting I've read here and there that one should favour black tags over white tags? Would this mean that a white tag and black tag of same contract and same year will have a different collectible value for the connoisseur?
Second, why is it some jackets have the USN pierced with the U a the top and other jackets have it the other way around.
Is it contract specific? year specific? or just a random anomaly?
Also if you have any literature recommendation or links I could explore to develop my knowledge I would greatly appreciate it.
Thanks a lot in advance.
Since my recent renewal with flight jackets and my so far unfruitful quest for a decent vintage G-1, (I just bought one that would be much loved but unfortunately is too big for me).
I've realised there are, like for any military wear, quite specific little things and detail. My question for your wisdom today is in two points.
First, what's the difference between white tags and black tags on G-1 jackets?
From what I see, white tags used to be standard U.S military up until a certain date.
Perhaps you can tell me when the transition happened and why?
Also in terms of collecting I've read here and there that one should favour black tags over white tags? Would this mean that a white tag and black tag of same contract and same year will have a different collectible value for the connoisseur?
Second, why is it some jackets have the USN pierced with the U a the top and other jackets have it the other way around.
Is it contract specific? year specific? or just a random anomaly?
Also if you have any literature recommendation or links I could explore to develop my knowledge I would greatly appreciate it.
Thanks a lot in advance.