All A2's are the same....

[John Lever]

House B3 and 42 patt RAR both late 80's early 90's

 

[John Lever]

Look at the brass puller on the B3. The Irvin has the early multipart puller

 

[Micawber]

Again, what size do you think you will need Mr Lever? Apologies if I missed your answer to my earlier query.

 

[Pilot]

House B3 and 42 patt RAR both late 80's early 90's View attachment 168449View attachment 168451View attachment 168453View attachment 168461View attachment 168457

Yahhh , but thats far from shabby…its called patina… or combat clone…
Great looking jackets.

 

[John Lever]

Yahhh , but thats far from shabby…
Great looking jackets.

Both jackets have weak spots flaking and baldness

 

[John Lever]

Again, what size do you think you will need Mr Lever? Apologies if I missed your answer to my earlier query.

A 42 probably

 

[CBI]

...............well, in your size you should be able to find something great used, probably an ELC.

 

[Pilot]

Both jackets have weak spots flaking and baldness

Who does not whilst aging?

 

[B-Man2]

John
Keep searching ELCs “For sale “ page .
You’re sure to find something .

 

[John Lever]

TBO I'm not looking to buy one they leave me cold.

 

[B-Man2]

TBO I'm not looking to buy one they leave me cold.

I don’t mean to sound negative but … what’s the purpose of this entire discussion? I thought that you wanted to learn more about A2’s, so that you could add one to your collection .

 

[John Lever]

Trying to understand why people are so obsessed with A2s.

 

[CK90]

At its core, the A-2 is a simple, elegant design. 2 patch pockets, epaulettes, knitted waist and cuffs.

A variety of makers playing on proportions, it's an understated, utilitarian design that works in our contemporary world + 50 years from now. Timeless.

 

[blackrat2]

It’s a hard question to answer John as no no doubt some will see it as fashion piece and others that it captures an era in time
It’s probably the same as asking you why you like Irvin’s and shearlings

 

[bn1966]

Didn’t initially see myself with an A-2 couldn’t see the attraction… BOB shearling and the Ostmann were my original ELC purchases. Only living a couple of hours away I went to over to ELC for a nosey one day and tried on an A-2 for amusement and came away having ordered one that I virtually lived in for the next ten years. Similar outing saw an A-1 tried on …same outcome … not keen on the A-1 until I tried one …favourite summer jacket now.

 

[CBI]

yes, really, why would anyone be interested in B-3's or A-1's? Just as silly a question. Oh well, just one of those odd posts/threads..............it happens

 

[Pa12]

Years back, when I was unaware of the different contracts, I always wondered why the pictures of originals had so many differences. And now , when I switch between them , I see it even more so. If I’ve been wearing my rw for a while and switch to the dubow or bronco my first impression is hmmm, is that right? Then I go through pictures of originals and yep, that’s exactly what it looks like.

 

[CK90]

Years back, when I was unaware of the different contracts, I always wondered why the pictures of originals had so many differences. And now , when I switch between them , I see it even more so. If I’ve been wearing my rw for a while and switch to the dubow or bronco my first impression is hmmm, is that right? Then I go through pictures of originals and yep, that’s exactly what it looks like.

Every excuse to go through vintage photos of epic dudes wearing originals, must be seized!!

 

[Silver Surfer]

Been an a-2 guy since my first, given to me original, back when I was eleven years old. There is something inherently steady about them…….from 1933 til now. Yeah there is a wide moat between originals and repros, but both have their moments. As to John who is not interested in getting one, I would suggest a size 44, with the waistband sized for a size 42, due to his upper body being developed, but still trim down below.

 

[johnwayne]

Now John, having been here for about the same as me, when I opened this thread I really thought it was a wind up! I’m well aware of your love of shearlings primarily but really surprised you’ve not got sucked into A2’s too albeit thinking about it, don't recollect much if any input by you on the matter!
I’m probably totally opposite but have said here many times that whilst I like the idea of a shearling, I just know it would rarely get worn. For me it would be a toss up between an Irvin (my long interest in the Battle of Britain) or poss a B3 but maybe bulky, so prob it would be a D1.
However, if you seriously are considering an A2 and get the fit right, I think they can be a very comfortable and practical everyday jacket as well as smart or casual depending on what you wear with it. I’m sure the fit issue relates to just about any jacket you can’t try before you buy!! Even my original I bought off former member Roughwear that I got to try on before buying is not as comfortable a fit as my Goodwear!!! Best of luck John.