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FiveStar Leather Latest Developments 2023
- Thread starter Shawn Ali
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Thomas Koehle
Well-Known Member
Gentlemen - maybe an odd question: I want to pull the trigger on one of Shawn’s B7 coats but I’m not sure about the sizing.
As per my understanding and period pics it was worn over the standard uniforms - means if I regularly wear a 46 the coat should at least be in size 48 - right?
I never asked about sizing before but actually I’m a bit lost here …
Thanks in advance for any support
B-Man2
Well-Known Member
Hi Thomas
I would agree with Jan . I think when fleece jackets are made , they make allowance for the thickness of the sheepskin . Therefore a 46 jacket should fit you .
Thomas Koehle
Well-Known Member
pierregloom
Well-Known Member
Has anyone on the forum bought Fivestar A10 gloves?
I need a new pair of gloves for this winter, and I really like the colour of the A10 "reddish brown" (and of course the price which is very attractive too!).
What's your feedback on this article? Any advice on sizing?
Thanks in advance to the experts who will be able to answer me!
mulceber
Moderator
No real sizing advice - they look good to me. I'd just measure your hand loosely and follow the instructions. Another option you might consider, since your collection so far, iirc, is Navy jackets, would be these:
Navy's equivalent of the A-10s. About €100, so more expensive than the Five Star ones, but MASH makes nice stuff.
Navy's equivalent of the A-10s. About €100, so more expensive than the Five Star ones, but MASH makes nice stuff.
pierregloom
Well-Known Member
Thank you very much! I had indeed started looking at these, but their price and the fact that I'm thinking of getting a Bronson B10 for the winter make me want to get USAAF gloves first rather than USN, as my M422-A is a bit thin for winter
. So I'm investigating in that direction at the moment.
pierregloom
Well-Known Member
As for the measurements, I was wondering if there was any advice because when I measure my hand, I get a measurement of 23cm, so between size S (20-23cm) and size M (23-25cm). I don't want to end up with gloves that are too small or too big...
Thomas Koehle
Well-Known Member
Gents,
i had the opportunity to meet @Shawn Ali and his brother Arfan in Germany in person.
It was an absolute pleasure to talk to the guys about jackets - mil-stuff and opportunities for new products.
I found them very poliet and their hospitality was impressive.
Arfan on the left (on my right side) - Shawn on the right
i had the opportunity to meet @Shawn Ali and his brother Arfan in Germany in person.
It was an absolute pleasure to talk to the guys about jackets - mil-stuff and opportunities for new products.
I found them very poliet and their hospitality was impressive.
Arfan on the left (on my right side) - Shawn on the right
Thomas Koehle
Well-Known Member
Latest developments:
pilots kitbag made by 5* after i round in the washer
is now my daily commuter to the office
i do not own a original so it is hard to compare how authentic the bag is. Inside are some extra small pockets for little itmes
pilots kitbag made by 5* after i round in the washer
is now my daily commuter to the office
i do not own a original so it is hard to compare how authentic the bag is. Inside are some extra small pockets for little itmes
mulceber
Moderator
They’re actually an invented piece of kit (I think by Eastman?). The bag it's based on was a parachute bag with 2-3 times the volume of the fantasy bag, and they were made of canvas.
BUT - the repros are really great commuter bags or weekender bags. I have one as well. I’m glad Shawn’s offering them.
BUT - the repros are really great commuter bags or weekender bags. I have one as well. I’m glad Shawn’s offering them.
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Alliance507
Member
Two originals in my collection and they are great for hauling gear. The contrast in color is stunning.
There is a make-believe Repro version of the large bag (At The Front sells these) that uses the white para harness straps. They certainly look sharp.
There is a make-believe Repro version of the large bag (At The Front sells these) that uses the white para harness straps. They certainly look sharp.
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Kermit3D
Well-Known Member
Are we looking at the same bag here ?
Aviator Kit Bag
Initially adopted in July 1928 as a means for carrying a parachute when not in use, the aviators kit bag soon took on its iconic role as a general purpose gear bag. The kit bag was standard issue...
www.theriggerdepot.com
Alliance507
Member
Are we looking at the same bag here ?
Aviator Kit Bag
Initially adopted in July 1928 as a means for carrying a parachute when not in use, the aviators kit bag soon took on its iconic role as a general purpose gear bag. The kit bag was standard issue...www.theriggerdepot.com
I could be wrong, but I believe the slight difference is in the type of para harness straps used. The ATF version has the black "tics" on the webbing, as found on the harnesses themselves
US Kit Bag, w/ Parachute Harness Straps
The source for authentic, quality reproduction WW2 uniforms and field gear, since 1992.
www.atthefront.com
leper-colony
Well-Known Member
If you follow link, it explains the difference.
