AN-j-3: epaulettes or no?

[Blueknight54]

Hey gang,

I need a little more clarification on a proper AN-J-3. I’ve been doing some research into them and it seems one, the J3, is basically a G-1 with a leather collar. The other version had more of the features of an A-2. And that is where the confusion comes in. I was basically wanting to get an A-2 from 5 star leather, minus the collar snaps and throat latch apparatus, with the bi-swing back and arm gussets of a G-1. Would that be accurate or should I delete the epaulettes as well? I was planning on russet horse, is that accurate too, or should I go with seal goatskin? Thanks for any advice on this matter.

 

[fongman]

Some Old posts may help you figure out the AN-J-3
https://www.vintageleatherjackets.o...act-value-award-completion-dates.21144/page-3

Original Issued ANJ-3

This is a repost from the old forum...... I was cruising around the airfield at work today at LAX and decided to stop into our little museum we have on the south side of the airport. I haven’t been in there in a while. The first thing I noticed was a Flying Tiger’s A-2! I asked the volunteers...

www.vintageleatherjackets.org

 

[Steve27752]

Some Old posts may help you figure out the AN-J-3
https://www.vintageleatherjackets.o...act-value-award-completion-dates.21144/page-3

Original Issued ANJ-3

This is a repost from the old forum...... I was cruising around the airfield at work today at LAX and decided to stop into our little museum we have on the south side of the airport. I haven’t been in there in a while. The first thing I noticed was a Flying Tiger’s A-2! I asked the volunteers...

www.vintageleatherjackets.org

Welcome to VLJ, by way of an introduction, why not post a bit about yourself here.
http://www.vintageleatherjackets.org/forums/member-bios.21/

 

[Blueknight54]

Some Old posts may help you figure out the AN-J-3
https://www.vintageleatherjackets.o...act-value-award-completion-dates.21144/page-3

Original Issued ANJ-3

This is a repost from the old forum...... I was cruising around the airfield at work today at LAX and decided to stop into our little museum we have on the south side of the airport. I haven’t been in there in a while. The first thing I noticed was a Flying Tiger’s A-2! I asked the volunteers...

www.vintageleatherjackets.org

That was very helpful. Thanks. I’ve decided what I want to do now after seeing the pictures of the actual jackets.

 

[Lebensgefahr]

Funnily enough, i only fairly recently bought an A&F ANJ-3 which i have just got back after having the cuffs and waistband replaced for the correct type.
I wondered if there are any manufacturers that still make the ANJ-3 with the A2 type wind flap ?. I have a BK ANJ-3 which i love but i prefer the A2 type front.

 

[Technonut2112]

Aero does a quite nice AAF version AN-J-3 (with epaulets & external windflap) upon request for a bit more $$ over their USN version (no epaulets / internal windflap). I have one, and it follows the authentic pattern fairly well since Ken had originals to work from.

Here's some pics of original AAF versions I have collected over the years:

EDIT: Here are a couple pics of my Aero before I received it from a member's classified listing:

 

[Blueknight54]

Aero does a quite nice AAF version AN-J-3 (with epaulets & external windflap) upon request for a bit more $$ over their USN version (no epaulets / internal windflap). I have one, and it follows the authentic pattern fairly well since Ken had originals to work from.

Here's some pics of original AAF versions I have collected over the years:

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That’s the one I’m looking to get. I prefer it to the navy influenced design.

 

[Lebensgefahr]

Thanks for the info, ill get on to Ken to get one made.

 

[asiamiles]

Funnily enough, i only fairly recently bought an A&F ANJ-3 which i have just got back after having the cuffs and waistband replaced for the correct type.
I wondered if there are any manufacturers that still make the ANJ-3 with the A2 type wind flap ?. I have a BK ANJ-3 which i love but i prefer the A2 type front.

Both Buzz and Toys McCoy do them, Buzz in goat,TM in horsehide.

 

[Royalcrown32]

This is my early G1 made by California Sportswear. It was made without the mouton collar and the style looks good without the epaulettes.

 

[B-Man2]

This is my early G1 made by California Sportswear. It was made without the mouton collar and the style looks good without the epaulettes.View attachment 22795

Nice looking jacket!
Welcome to VLJ!!

 

[Grant]

Interesting USN jacket with the mouton collar replaced. Can you please post a close up pick of the spec label and zip? Thanks!

 

[Royalcrown32]

Interesting USN jacket with the mouton collar replaced. Can you please post a close up pick of the spec label and zip? Thanks!

Here's a photo of the label. The zipper is missing its slider but it should have been a '50's alloy Conmar

 

[Grant]

Cool, thanks! Looks like it's a 7823 series which would date it to the 50's.

 

[Royalcrown32]

The jacket is from the 7823 (AER) series which ran from 1951 to 1960. Because it doesn't have the USN stencil on the back of the collar but instead USN is perforated in the windflap I think this jacket is from one of the last contracts before the introduction of the 7823A (AER) series in 1961.

 

[asiamiles]

Seems like Headwind is getting in on the act. I like the choices the company is making with regards to what jackets it's producing...who knows, maybe they could add a B1 to their pre-war line-up.

https://www.headwindmfg.com/anj3.html

 

[Garylafortuna]

Kelso makes a nice 'Civi' AN-J-3. Has the features of the Navy version, but retains the epaulets. I'm not sure but it looks like they use the two ply knitted waistband. Label is civilian Rough Wear.

Civi AN-J-3 - Bill Kelso Mfg.