ORIGINAL WWII PERRY SPORTSWEAR 1756 TYPE A-2 & PACKING BOX

[Jorgeenriqueaguilera]

As promised, today we have a special!
These items came from the same Estate sale of the N.O.S B-15A, and this is probably the first genuine TYPE A-2 packing box pictured ever, at least that I know of...
Although I have my doubts that the box belonged to the jacket originally, since they are marked with different sizes (Box: 40 and A-2: 38), I still think it’s a unique piece.
The A-2 is in almost mint condition besides a couple moth holes on the waistband and stitch holes from rank on shoulders, so at some point someone used it....
The leather looks new, very supple and it could even be mistaken by a high end repro. Lining is immaculate, original CONMAR zipper works perfectly and you can even see the original thread color used on the jacket after more than 77 years.

Say no more, enjoy the pics guys!
Jorge

 

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[Brettafett]

Absolutely incredible! Well done on the find.
I must say, from the photos at least, the colours of the hide, mid brown knit and thread, and the lining look almost exactly like the Liberty, mid brown knit, thread and linings on my BK jackets.

 

[Edward]

gold! pure gold!

 

[Carl]

Is it possible to get to see the flaps of the box together better Jorge ?
Just so we can try and deduct what part number is stamped ?I'm reading 8300 43(?) It's for my own peace of mind as you know me and NOS boxed stuff !!
I'm not convinced about the AAF stamp though , that's the only bit that's bugging me.
Carl

 

[Jorgeenriqueaguilera]

 

[MikeyB-17]

Amazing. Very clear evidence of the square reinforcing patch behind the pocket snap, often missed by repro makers. I bet not many high end repros would have stitching like the bottom of the pocket-or the box stitching on the epaulettes!

 

[Smithy]

Amazing. Very clear evidence of the square reinforcing patch behind the pocket snap, often missed by repro makers. I bet not many high end repros would have stitching like the bottom of the pocket-or the box stitching on the epaulettes!

That's one of the things I probably bleat on too much around here but it's something which is really important. The originals just didn't have the same attention to aesthetic niceties that the modern repros do and because of it the high end repros all comes across as a bit sterile. I daresay I'm in the minority but I like how the originals aren't laser crisp and the pockets are often a tad out of alignment, etc.

 

[Jorgeenriqueaguilera]

Yes, indeed, since now repros are for commercial purposes a lot of things don’t work the same way, nowadays you couldn’t even try to send a $us 1.5k jacket in this kind of box for example!

 

[Flightengineer]

Jorge, thank you very much for these incredible pics. Another time capsule. It is very unusual to see it all in an almost untouched. It looks like a look into the past, what I most love about this crazy hobby.

 

[blackrat2]

Jorge

They are both stunning jackets for sure, thanks again for posting
Will you ever wear either, are they even your size

 

[blackrat2]

Looking again some kick ass patina on the back panel n shoulder

 

[Jorgeenriqueaguilera]

Jorge, thank you very much for these incredible pics. Another time capsule. It is very unusual to see it all in an almost untouched. It looks like a look into the past, what I most love about this crazy hobby.

It’s my pleasure Dmitry! The more we know, the better!

 

[Jorgeenriqueaguilera]

Jorge

They are both stunning jackets for sure, thanks again for posting
Will you ever wear either, are they even your size

Thanks @blackrat2... I haven’t even tried them and probably won’t either... I have around 150 jackets, no need to wear these, plus I live in Florida

 

[Micawber]

Another excellent set of reference photos, thanks for sharing

 

[Micawber]

Any chance of a similar close-up of the other epaulette as well please?

 

[Greg Gale]

OK man, enough is enough: tell us all about your time machine, and let us know how much u charge to take us back with ya next time.

Thanks for sharing the pictures, absolutely amazing!

 

[Carl]

Theres everyone going on about the A2 , I'm more interested in the box !!

 

[Carl]

Any chance of a similar close-up of the other epaulette as well please?

You see rank stitching as well ??