Persimmon
Well-Known Member
As the sun was shining today, I decided to post some updated pics of my Admiral A1 jacket
All pictures were taken by myself on the camera timer so forgive the lack of smiles as I was trying to get in front of the camera in time and in the correct spot !!
Its been worn well over the last few years both on and off my motobike.
Although their is no armour on it its so comfortable to wear that on those short journeys and warm days etc, its my go to jacket when riding the bike.
No issues with the capeskin, buttons and knits whatsoever.
For those who dont have a Capeskin jacket they are much stronger than you imagine.
All just doing their job so if anyone is looking for a A1 style jacket ( and their are new members joining the forum all the time) I will continue to recommend Headwind.
The jacket fits close just like as a waistcoat. A selection of pics show it buttoned and open.
Lots of wear on it - hopefully the pics give you the look.
In terms of things done, I added as per my Eastman A1 a name tag above the pocket where I have seen it placed in period A1 jacket photographs.
I did orginally put it on above a circular unit patch but took both off so if you look carefully you may see some stitch holes. All adds to the character.
A few years back I posted previously on the jacket.
Hopefully the link below works.
http://www.vintageleatherjackets.org/threads/a1-admiral-headwind-pictures-being-worn.18701/
All pictures were taken by myself on the camera timer so forgive the lack of smiles as I was trying to get in front of the camera in time and in the correct spot !!
Its been worn well over the last few years both on and off my motobike.
Although their is no armour on it its so comfortable to wear that on those short journeys and warm days etc, its my go to jacket when riding the bike.
No issues with the capeskin, buttons and knits whatsoever.
For those who dont have a Capeskin jacket they are much stronger than you imagine.
All just doing their job so if anyone is looking for a A1 style jacket ( and their are new members joining the forum all the time) I will continue to recommend Headwind.
The jacket fits close just like as a waistcoat. A selection of pics show it buttoned and open.
Lots of wear on it - hopefully the pics give you the look.
In terms of things done, I added as per my Eastman A1 a name tag above the pocket where I have seen it placed in period A1 jacket photographs.
I did orginally put it on above a circular unit patch but took both off so if you look carefully you may see some stitch holes. All adds to the character.
A few years back I posted previously on the jacket.
Hopefully the link below works.
http://www.vintageleatherjackets.org/threads/a1-admiral-headwind-pictures-being-worn.18701/
