A2 Rough Wear Clothings Co. [W535 AC-27752]

[Erwin]

An outstanding piece, already sold for 13000$... from the description: "14th AAF A-2 Jacket. All original, and identified to 1st Lt. Everett Clark of the 373rd Bmb. Sqd. Clark was shot down and forced to bail out of his B-24 in January 1945. He served as a Navigator...The interior blood chit is sewn in as a pocket" - [very interesting feature to see blood chit sewn as a pocket]. Fantastic jacket!

 

[flyincowboy]

Beautiful jacket and patches

 

[FlakMagnet]

Could use a little bit of conditioner though! Looks a little dry

 

[Dumpster D]

Could use a little bit of conditioner though! Looks a little dry

... I would leave it personally.

The Wear on the Jacket tells a story.

Grubby looking Jackets are the best.

Check out the liner in the hat all greased up with some kind of brylcreem too. Jacket is just perfect how it's ratty and worn to perfection. Everything about that Jacket is perfect.

 

[Silver Surfer]

Sold when? Where?

 

[Erwin]

Sold when? Where?

Hey Silver Surfer,

So sorry for my late answer to your question, this grouping was sold on Mar 26, 2023 [Eagles Corps International LLC auction house]. They sold recently also this one:

 

[Shanghai-Mayne]

two two pockets

 

[Erwin]

Cool, is it CG4A behind?

 

[Shanghai-Mayne]

yes

 

[B-Man2]

This is my buddies dads jacket . This photo is after Steve Sellers restored the jacket .

I’ve posted this one before , but since we’re discussing original 14th Air Force and Flying Tigers Jackets , here it is again.

 

[Chandler]

This is my buddies dads jacket . This photo is after Steve Sellers restored the jacket . View attachment 111605I’ve posted this one before , but since we’re discussing original 14th Air Force and Flying Tigers Jackets , here it is again.View attachment 111609View attachment 111613View attachment 111615View attachment 111617View attachment 111619View attachment 111621

Can any of the manufacturer detectives identify the maker of this one?

I know the story of the "spec tag," but I wonder who really made this one.

 

[B-Man2]

This had a Conmar zipper so I’m thinking a Cable or a Perry.