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

[Jorgeenriqueaguilera]

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

Sure

 

[Micawber]

Sure
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Excellent, thank you Jorge. As Carl mentioned I believe I think I can make out what appear to be vacant holes that usually indicate removed sewn on rank insignia.

 

[Jorgeenriqueaguilera]

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!

My pleasure Greg! Hahahahah that machine has some tricks!!!

 

[Jorgeenriqueaguilera]

Excellent, thank you Jorge. As Carl mentioned I believe I think I can make out what appear to be vacant holes that usually indicate removed sewn on rank insignia.

Yes, definitely and they are mentioned on the main post.

 

[Grant]

Sure
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Cool, looks like 2nd lieutenant bars were removed.

 

[Kennyz]

Wow...just...WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Ken

 

[Happy Hooligan]

I notice "Moth treated". What did they use back then?

 

[Nickb123]

Holy cowhorse.

 

[ausreenactor]

Great 'get' indeed.

 

[Kunja]

Incredible

 

[33-1729]

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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This may sound odd, but given the extreme rarity of the cardboard carton used to pack each A-2 jacket, the box itself may be worth more than the A-2 jacket shown with it.

 

[Jorgeenriqueaguilera]

Totally agree, and not much reference out there... @33-1729

 

[33-1729]

Yes. For domestic shipments the shipping boxes simply needed to be acceptable to the freight agent.

For export shipments the A-2 cartons required specific information listed below before being placed in a shipping container per specification 23-54. The shipping container markings followed specification 100-2.

 

[B-Man2]

As I mentioned in another thread, not much to do right now. Sitting at home this last week I cleaned out every drawer , rearranged closets and refolded all my clothes. So now I’m a bit bored, so I thought I’d try and contribute to this discussion by posting some photos of an original Perry Sportwear A2 size 46, I purchased a while back from Vic ( Silver Surfer). The cuff knits have been changed and donor match the waist knits.
The jacket isn’t as nice as Jorges mint A2 but it’s in pretty nice condition. I’m posting it to show the comparative differences between Jorges 1756 contract and this one a 16175 contract. Stay safe and healthy guys!

 

[B-Man2]

 

[B-Man2]

 

[Jorgeenriqueaguilera]

Nice example @B-Man2

 

[B-Man2]

Thanks Jorge.... Yours is the nicest I’ve ever seen!

 

[Jorgeenriqueaguilera]

Thanks @B-Man2 here are both Perry (1415 / 16175-P)

 

[Jorgeenriqueaguilera]

Yes. For domestic shipments the shipping boxes simply needed to be acceptable to the freight agent.

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For export shipments the A-2 cartons required specific information listed below before being placed in a shipping container per specification 23-54. The shipping container markings followed specification 100-2.

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WoW @33-1729 this info is awesome, FBI style!