Need Help to Identify "A2 Werber Leather Coat Co. Contract 1729"

[33-1729]

I mean, I get it - people want Shawn’s jacket to be an unknown contract jacket. They want a sequel to JC discovering an original RW 1671P. I’d like for that to be the case, I just recognize that the evidence doesn’t give us any reason to think so.

My point is . . . . it could be. But instead of trying to disprove tangible evidence work with it. For example, consider the 1934 Alaska photograph. Based upon the date and the custom insignia it could well contain a verifiable Werber 32-6225 (no survivors), 33-1729 (survivors), and 34-518P (no survivors). Post 125 shows what may be a 32-6225 based upon tangible evidence. If an eagle eyed observer can find details splitting a 33-1729 from a 34-518P in that specific photograph then that new contract information may be applied to Shawn's jacket. Maybe it's a 34-518P. Maybe something else.

 

[mulceber]

My point is . . . . it could be. But instead of trying to disprove tangible evidence work with it. For example, consider the 1934 Alaska photograph. Based upon the date and the custom insignia it could well contain a verifiable Werber 32-6225 (no survivors), 33-1729 (survivors), and 34-518P (no survivors). Post 125 shows what may be a 32-6225 based upon tangible evidence. If an eagle eyed observer can find details splitting a 33-1729 from a 34-518P in that specific photograph then that new contract information may be applied to Shawn's jacket. Maybe it's a 34-518P. Maybe something else.

VERY good point.

 

[YoungMedic]

Is there anything that indicates a spec change to pocket hardware that deviates from the original 3 ?

Why would the 33 Werber be different than the 32?

 

[YoungMedic]

So snapped pockets in 1931 existed?

Exactly

 

[mulceber]

Heck, some of the A-1s had snaps, albeit not on the pockets. If I had to guess, button pockets were a holdover from the A-1 - the AAC just added them to the A-2 without much consideration and then someone with clout complained, and out button pockets went. But that’s just a guess.

 

[YoungMedic]

Heck, some of the A-1s had snaps, albeit not on the pockets. If I had to guess, button pockets were a holdover from the A-1 - the AAC just added them to the A-2 without much consideration and then someone with clout complained, and out button pockets went. But that’s just a guess.

My theory is they made the better mousetrap with their first small offering which is why they won the next 5 contracts until their business troubles. Edit and that may be what’s pictured above. A much thinner zipper flap than the others as well