GENUINE CIVILIAN CONSERVATION CORPS OD WOOL JACKET (USAAC) AKA “TYPE A-1 WOOL VERSION”

[Jorgeenriqueaguilera]

Gents,

Been out for awhile and today I wanted to share another extremely rare surviving example of the CCC (Civilian Conservation Corps) OD wool jacket, also referenced on some books as the wool version of the Type A-1 Flight Jacket.

This model was developed by the Quartermasters Corps during the 30’s.
The design was actually inspired on the A-1 flight jacket, but in this case unlined olive drab wool replaced the leather shell panels. Windproof knit cuffs followed the style of the A-1, but the choker collar was replaced by a knit shawl collar closer to the civilian cossack style. Beveled pocket flaps echoed the pocket flaps on the coat. Finally, the waistband was changed to an elasticized band in a muticolored wool knit.

The condition of this example is amazing considering it is over 80 years old. All parts are genuine to the jacket. Unfortunately, the tag has been removed at some point.

Left chest depicts a felt USAAC patch, which is very rare.

That being said, enjoy the pics!

Regards,
Jorge

 

[Jorgeenriqueaguilera]

 

[Jorgeenriqueaguilera]

The proper fit pic.

 

[mulceber]

Always a treat to see your jackets, Jorge, and that one looks to be in almost mint condition.

 

[Jorgeenriqueaguilera]

Much appreciated, Jan! This one is a different version from the one I posted a few months ago. Luckily, both have survived quite well throughout all these years. More goodies are on the way!

 

[B-Man2]

Another beauty Jorge !

 

[London Cabbie]

Love it, want one.
Wool, colour, collar, cuffs, trimming just amazing...

 

[B-Man2]

A few years ago either WPG or ATF used to sell repros of this jacket but the knits were OD and the jacket was sold as a wool A1. I had one but sold it on . It was an interesting jacket .

 

[Bombing IP]

Guys you have got to remember that these jackets are not that old , that's why there in such good condition .By that I mean Jorge time traveled them from the 1930s and jumped time 90 years so they never got old so in actual fact they are only 4 years old but 100% original made in the 1930s .

BIP

 

[917_k]

Fantastic jacket Jorge!

 

[bazzer]

As always a fantastic jacket
Baz

 

[Jorgeenriqueaguilera]

Thank you, guys! In this case, reproductions would be the easiest way to go. I know that The Real McCoy’s makes a quite accurate product @London Cabbie. Also, I have seen on internet another company (I don’t remember the name) making a decent copy for less than 90 $us, too.

CCC Jacket - Olive Green

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[ausreenactor]

I had a repro a decade ago that I thought was a 'wool A-1' from BR. It could have been a homage to these?

 

[asiamiles]

I had a repro a decade ago that I thought was a 'wool A-1' from BR. It could have been a homage to these?

Didn't Buzz repro this jacket with (a larger version of) the exact same patch - that patch looks more like the size one would normally find on a sleeve - or did they use that patch design on another jacket?
Buzz did a plain one, and this which may have been the one Couchy had? Warehouse also do a repro.

 

[ausreenactor]

That's the one.. the knits were similar to the SAT A-2 with the rainbow effect.