Minty Ralph Edwards G-1 C-WEP With Production Cutters Tag

[Skyhawk]

I had a recent amazing find at a shocking bargain price. The seller was unaware of the treasure they had. I saw the listing and was immediately shocked by the mouton. It's very dark and pristine like it just rolled off the production floor. I could tell this jacket was not worn much. It must have been packed away in a box for a very long time. Label is new looking. Liner is perfect and looks new. The knits are tight. a few small minor holes in the waist where a moth nibbled a bit during storage. Will be an easy darning job on those. Not a single mark on the closure leather from zipper rub, so the zipper was not operated much. The button holes are very stiff like they were not opened much. Then when I opened the right pocket, BAM! Cutter tag inside. I like how the style just says USN. Interesting:

Mouton appears a little lighter in direct sunlight but the actual color is very dark.

Ii is actually the darkest I have seen out of the G-1's I have seen from the 1960's. No sun fade, almost like the color of Dynel:

Good hunting...

 

[Skyhawk]

One mystery with this jacket is that is was issued. It has a removed name plate and squadron patch. It's almost like the jacket was issued and patched but then never worn. Did the pilot go MIA shortly after joining? Not sure what to make of that.

 

[Erwin]

Very nice one Skyhawk,

Is it an inspection or cutter tag [used to mark pieces for cutters, tailors, etc - these are very rare to see, sometimes these were only made by using chalk, pencil, and pen markings on fabric]? Recently I found an inspection tag inside one of my G1 used by USMC.

 

[Skyhawk]

This appears to be jacket #584 of the run. That's cool to know!

 

[ZuZu]

Wow!

 

[ZuZu]

This appears to be jacket #584 of the run. That's cool to know!
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One of my wearers is a size 46 of this jacket. Thin grainy goatskin a russety seal color. I also had the honor of possessing a size 44 RE 7823B in this condition- still had the sewer's white pips on it. Congratulations.