My Grandpa and his jacket...

[ButteMT61]

Not an A-1, but similar in design. He got to be pretty sharp working his way up in the mines to eventually own them.
I thought I'd post this pic as it's my favorite of him - and I don't have many.
He also worked on the building of the Hoover Dam. A tough guy, but still managed to look sharp.

 

[John Lever]

Great photo and a great jacket. It does look like an A1 pattern, very stylish.

 

[dujardin]

splendid photo, thanks for sharing

good to have such souvenir

 

[a2jacketpatches]

Visited the Hoover Dam on July 4th, amazing that such a thing was constructed so long ago. Cool jacket.

 

[ausreenactor]

An awesome pic. From a time when the 'Sunday best' was a tie at a minimum and men forged ahead in a wide variety of endeavours. Marriage was for life and the Governments strived to better the World. Has made a great start to the day. Will wear a collared shirt!

 

[Peter Graham]

Great photo. He looks the part without trying.

 

[Silver Surfer]

classy, no bull, very, very classy. now, to get one of the makers to make a jac like this. calling dr. platon, dr. platon.

 

[ausreenactor]

[cough] Mark at Norshor [cough]

 

[ButteMT61]

Thanks guys. Flashy isn't something anyone in my family (excepting my wife's side) has ever been accused of. But yeah, my forebears were pretty much salt of the earth kinda people. I had no idea how successful they had become until recently because I just think of them as regular people working hard and living life. I think most people had a way of looking good without trying "back then". Today, life is very casual and we are not used to seeing men in suits at church or at the racetrack. It's probably better and easier, but looking back on a more formal society, I can't help but think that we act like we dress, to a certain extent...

 

[jschare]

He's very dapper. But I've seen photos of you... You must be adopted...

 

[ButteMT61]

He's very dapper. But I've seen photos of you... You must be adopted...

Been saying that since I was about 5...

 

[jack aranda]

Nice pic, Butte. A solid guy in a great jacket. Thanks.

 

[johnwayne]

I can only agree he looks a cool dude down to his riding style pants - I guess he could have a had a motorbike what with the boots as well!
Whatever yes, a really nice looking and fitting jacket.
Cheers
Wayne

 

[ButteMT61]

I can only agree he looks a cool dude down to his riding style pants - I guess he could have a had a motorbike what with the boots as well!
Whatever yes, a really nice looking and fitting jacket.
Cheers
Wayne

Indeed he did have a bike - but my Dad says he can't recall what it was...