And the Oscar goes to....

[John Lever]

Whoever wrote the description of this jacket I once owned and sold for £200

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/121476987504? ... EBIDX%3AIT

 

[Silver Surfer]

is it possible that some length was cut off of the sleeves and body? i mean, arent the ends usually folded over a little? and what are those little sewn on geegaws at the bottom of the body...and the leather patch, or what ever it is?

 

[John Lever]

Yes the belt is set very low. It looks like the seller has brushed the wool in a comb over to hide the many bald areas on the cuffs and waist.
The patches are factory fitted they are sewn and glued and exactly match the collar backing. The metal loops match those on the collar an are the same as on some originals. I have no idea what they are for.
But the thing is the fantasy description, originally cost £1000 !!


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[Dr H]

Does this mean that my Cockpit Aviation Irvin is worth a grand too?

 

[Silver Surfer]

oh, i get it. its the trump version, complete with comb over, and silly money.

 

[John Lever]

Does this mean that my Cockpit Aviation Irvin is worth a grand too?

Hens teeth mate....

 

[Roughwear]

I love the description which made me laugh!

This jacket is the finest Irvin style reproduction I have ever seen, it is truly gorgeous and nicer than the Eastman version. Forget the new "Irvin" jackets made in Thruxton, this is TWICE the quality and far more accurate to WW2 originals. Just look at the pics.

It was around £1000, and made in a limited run for Franklin Mint.

It has all the correct period details, such as hooks on stomach and under rear of collar. All the seams and the collar are reinforced in thick Horsehide. No pockets on front, which (unlike the modern "Irvin" jackets) is WW2 issue correct. It could easily be used for re-enactment or film and pass for the real deal, but without the issue of rotten sheepskin as per an original 1940s item.

Clearly this guy has limited experience of high end repro Irvins and originals! :roll: