New addition for me: an original Monarch

[CBI]

Thanks to the generosity of a VLJ member, I am now the proud owner of an original Monarch contract A-2. It’s a size 46; the horsehide is in outstanding shape. The knits are RMNZ replacements. It’s a pretty full fit but with this one, I can layer for the cold weather. I plan on this being a careful but frequent wearer. Could not be happier. The leather is really supple. My 6 year old photographer was having an off day and I look like I have been hit but a truck or just awoke from cryogenic sleep – but the jacket is of import here. My first original for me in 20+years. Owned by John Chapman, then another VLJ'er, now me. Pre Chapman - no idea

 

[deand]

Congratulations on a prime example of vintage and how good classics can look! Very happy for you!





dean

 

[Tim P]

ELC are not wide of the mark.

 

[better duck]

My 6 year old photographer was having an off day and I look like I have been hit but a truck or just awoke from cryogenic sleep

Now that's not nice, blaming your innocent 6 year old for this. Let's concede that not even a professional photographer would have fared much better ...
Na, just kidding. Seems we all feel slightly embarrassed when seeing ourselves on the screen and start making apologetic noises.

BTW: great jacket!

 

[Weasel_Loader]

What a nice jacket. Love the aging on it. Tough to find one of those in that condition and size these days.

 

[greyhound52]

CBI,
Looks good on you.

 

[Roughwear]

The Monarch is one of my favourite contracts. I have seen this jacket before when the George posted pictures of this beauty. viewtopic.php?f=7&t=4316&start=20

I believe it has also been re-lined. Monarchs fit trim, with an original 46 being similar to a 44. My size 44 is like a 42. Wear it in good health.

 

[Grant]

Nice to see how Yeager's A-2 looked when it was first issued. Wow, that's the finest original Monarch I've seen! Congrats and enjoy wearing it.

 

[bombs away]

Hello,
congratulations ! This beautiful jacket fits perfectly.
It's good to know you're back to original jackets, looking at your Monarch I'm sure you don't regret that...

Tim

 

[CBI]

thanks guys - yes, it has been re-lined. I forgot to mention this. Really amazing to think this jacket is almost 70 years old and its still very solid. No holes, tears, weak spots that I can tell. It just roomy enough to were I don't feel like I am stressing any points (elbows, shoulders, etc.) so I am hoping it will last quite some time.

 

[1911A1US]

GREAT A2,you folks amaze me,where do you pick up these wonderful pieces of history?ebay? shows?thrift shops,in all my years I just can not find a NICE A2 jacket..whats the secret?Brian

 

[greyhound52]

GREAT A2,you folks amaze me,where do you pick up these wonderful pieces of history?ebay? shows?thrift shops,in all my years I just can not find a NICE A2 jacket..whats the secret?Brian

Just waiting for the right one to come along and then taking action to get it. I have gotten most of mine from friends here on the forum. I have only bought one from ebay. This one turned out to be a very good jacket.

 

[CBI]

I purchased this particular jacket from a VLJ member. Nice originals are out there and are obtainable if one has the funds for this crazy hobby. I was wanting an original as a wearer and this one is really working out well. Its a little large on me but all I need is a heavier shirt and it fits perfectly. The extra room avoids putting any extra stress on the leather which is a good thing.

 

[greyhound52]

I purchased this particular jacket from a VLJ member. Nice originals are out there and are obtainable if one has the funds for this crazy hobby. I was wanting an original as a wearer and this one is really working out well. Its a little large on me but all I need is a heavier shirt and it fits perfectly. The extra room avoids putting any extra stress on the leather which is a good thing.

You know what is amazing I tried an original Monarch size 44 and it was too small on me. Same thing with a Roughwear 18091 size 46 was huge and the 44 fitted perfectly.

 

[Roughwear]

It is well known that Monarch A2s always fit smaller than most other makes of the same tagged size. My 44 Monarch fits like an average original 42.