Private Purchase A2 as worn by General Lucian Truscott ww2

[bob capa]

This jacket came in another thread
Fishmeok asked for some more info and pics so here goes
so here is Truscott wearing his as part of Operation Torch

and here is my replica,i had this one made in 2004,its a heavy cow in a very red brown colour,the photos show it as more of an orange.

 

[bob capa]

Here is Truscott as commanding officer 5th Army accepting the German surrender in Italy

and here is my tummy

 

[bob capa]

detail of cuff and button hole

half belt with action back,if i ever revisit thir project i will change the back and side (better photos popped up)

 

[bob capa]

anyhow enjoy,somehow it wouldnt let me list the snaps on one post

 

[deeb7]

anyhow enjoy,somehow it wouldnt let me list the snaps on one post

Thanks Bob .... we will.

And to add extra pictures, you can use the edit button, or if you need to copy one at a time .... open two windows.

 

[bob capa]

i think it was server problem at my end