Original Devon Fleece Irvin.

[ausreenactor]

One of the main requirements for the retention of any of my military memorabilia, collected over the last 35 years, is a yes to "Does it bring you joy?"

Joy that I have it, joy that it's journey bought it here and joy that one day my children will reap the benefits of my passion. Or perhaps even become passionate about the militaria themselves?

We are the custodians of more than just the garments worn, we keep the memory of previous generations and their achievements alive. "We walk in the shadows of Giants."

 

[MaydayWei]

One of the main requirements for the retention of any of my military memorabilia, collected over the last 35 years, is a yes to "Does it bring you joy?"

Joy that I have it, joy that it's journey bought it here and joy that one day my children will reap the benefits of my passion. Or perhaps even become passionate about the militaria themselves?

We are the custodians of more than just the garments worn, we keep the memory of previous generations and their achievements alive. "We walk in the shadows of Giants."

Very well put, I could not have said it better.
Indeed, it is the joy that collecting brings to us that is most important, no matter exactly how it does so; be it wearing it, looking at it, having it, or merely respecting what its been through and what it represents (which may differ for each and everyone one of us).

 

[Spitfireace]

One of the main requirements for the retention of any of my military memorabilia, collected over the last 35 years, is a yes to "Does it bring you joy?"

Joy that I have it, joy that it's journey bought it here and joy that one day my children will reap the benefits of my passion. Or perhaps even become passionate about the militaria themselves?

We are the custodians of more than just the garments worn, we keep the memory of previous generations and their achievements alive. "We walk in the shadows of Giants."

I have no children.

 

[ausreenactor]

I have no children.

Jackets AND money AND sleep.. 'Totes Jelly'.

 

[Spitfireace]

Jackets AND money AND sleep.. 'Totes Jelly'.

Totes Jelly? I lost you there.

 

[Spitfireace]

I completely understand and agree with you. I have trouble with wearing original A2’s . They represent a period and a group of people who
are gone and the jacket is pretty much all that’s left. I could wear it and beat it up or.... I could save it as a piece of history from that period of time , take care of it and then pass it on to another guy....who will probably wear it ... tear the shit out of it.... and not give a damn ... Nah!! ...... just kidding .. but I would like to think that the next guy down the line that gets it will take care of it and pass it on in similar fashion.

I would just say treat it with respect. Wear it with pride in that the people who once wore it are likely to be not here anymore. Treat it with the reverence it deserves.

 

[Pilot]

Totes Jelly? I lost you there.

Totes Jelly = Slang : „I am totally jealous „ if I am not mistaken.

 

[Spitfireace]

Totes Jelly = Slang : „I am totally jealous „ if I am not mistaken.

Oh one of those down under type slangs. Thanks.

 

[ausreenactor]

Oh one of those down under type slangs. Thanks.

That's a global abbreviation now., apparently.

 

[Spitfireace]

My Eastman had three!

Could I buy an original zip from Eastman?

 

[ausreenactor]

You could ask them I suppose?

Cheap ELC Irvin 40 Opinions....

Gents... http://cgi.ebay.com.au/RAF-Sheepskin-Fl ... 240%3A1318 Soooooo very excited at the latest purchase, not five minutes ago! VGC used Eastman Irvin. Now the race is on for a set of WPG RAF Battle Dress!! I was most impressed and had to tell someone other than Tianna, who shrugged and...

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[Spitfireace]

Pics are gone mate at that link.

 

[ausreenactor]

 

[Spitfireace]

Very nice sir!

 

[Spitfireace]

Where would Eastman source these ?

 

[Spitfireace]

I know Eastman has a good Crown copy. It seems like it's a house thing. I don't think they sell them.

 

[ausreenactor]

Not sure if the zips were provided by the customer or was an option at that stage. Think they were salvaged from an original jacket. Purchased the jacket in Australia quite cheaply and moved it on when it got a bit snug. And it didn't have a pocket like the B-3?

 

[Spitfireace]

No pockets on the Irvin. Anyways, there are no as original repro's of the AM Lightning/DOT type zips as far as I know.

 

[Spitfireace]

 

[Spitfireace]