A New Find ….

[B-Man2]

Hey Guys
Here’s a new one I just picked up. It’s an original 1968 Vietnam War USN issued Star Manuf. G-1 size 46 in great condition . The cuff and waist knits don’t match but everything else is perfect . The mouton collar is awesome . I don’t mind sharing the purchase price with you, which was $270.00. As I’ve been saying forever, these original G-1s are still out there at great prices. Why buy repros ?? Take your time and one will find you.
Thanks for looking .

 

[Brettafett]

Gorgeous Burt!
Im always looking! Yet to find one that ticks the boxes... Usually something needs doing $$, postage & imports from UK are nasty, cleaning (Im pedantic) etc... And then fit.
Ive come close, but oftentimes they're a bit short.

 

[Chandler]

That collar is crazy. 1968?

 

[ButteMT61]

damn, Burt - great pickup! Enjoy it, I've been wearing mine lately and really love it!

 

[Silver Surfer]

now, we"re talkn. wearable originals. way to go, Bub.

 

[Kennyz]

What a find! And it looks tailor made for you, Burt - Congratulations!

Ken

 

[B-Man2]

Thanks guys for all of your good wishes .

 

[saucerfiend]

Fantastic, Pal! I can't get over how straight and tall you're standing now.

 

[B-Man2]

Fantastic, Pal! I can't get over how straight and tall you're standing now.

I gained some height back after the knee got straighten out .

 

[Greg Gale]

What a great find! And that collar is just beautiful!

 

[Lord Flashheart]

As you've said before Burt there are sound wearable original G-1's out there and they're worth bagging. Looks good!

 

[blackrat2]

Awesome jacket Burt and in a size 46
I have to say I keep looking and clearly I haven’t got the magic touch

 

[Lorenzo_l]

Good to see you back on feet again, Burt, and an inch or two taller at that! And that is a great original G-1 find you got there. Wear it in good health.

 

[MikeyB-17]

Looking good Burt-but I still miss the days you could get them for less than £100! The amount of mouton-collared G-1’s I’ve owned and sold on! If I only knew back then what I know now!

 

[leper-colony]

That collar is crazy. 1968?

That's a common collar color on Stars of that era. At least the natural ones.

Great find!

 

[B-Man2]

Thanks for the kind words to all of you guys.
Lorenzol ….. i didn’t gain that much in height but I certainly got back about 1/2 inch from the lost cartilage and the bowing of the leg from being misaligned all these years. Thanks for your well wishes .

 

[ausreenactor]

The lighter collars look great! Well done on the find!

 

[Rutger]

Until when did the navy issue these jackets for flight status? I'm thinking about the modified B-15 versions which were modified very early by removing the fur (mouton?) collar because some sort of risk with ejection seats. Or was it fire hazard? I should have gone to bed 3 hours ago.

 

[dav3469]

Until when did the navy issue these jackets for flight status? I'm thinking about the modified B-15 versions which were modified very early by removing the fur (mouton?) collar because some sort of risk with ejection seats. Or was it fire hazard? I should have gone to bed 3 hours ago.

USN still currently issues the G-1. WEP, CWU-36, 45 are the various fabric/nylon over the years. Plus the newer “softshell” types I can’t remember the name of. I could be wrong, but didn’t think USN used the modified B-15s like the USAF did.

 

[tda003]

Amazing original!