Show Us Your Eastman A1s, A2’s, B-3s, B-6s, D-1s. Irvin’s. B-10s, B-15s, and Buzz Ricksons’ etc.

[ausreenactor]

This is my personal favorite ELC ...:
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Perry fan myself! Great work!

 

[ausreenactor]

This was the third ELC ...:

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You're not scared to patch em! Love it!

 

[Mr. Mike]

Damn Dude !!
What a great way to make an entrance .
So I take it you’re an Eastman guy
Nice Collection

He, he. Thanks! I have to admit that I did interpret the request as sole focus on ELC (but be unconcerned the majority of my collectibles originated from ELC)

 

[Mr. Mike]

Perry fan myself! Great work!

I really consider the Perry as one of the masterpieces (if not THE) from ELC. But I still seek them to prove me wrong

 

[warguy]

Here is my current collection of BR and Eastman jackets. In the first pic, left to right, BR L2A, BR B-15C and Eastman B-10. In the second picture, all the hides are Eastman, a A-1 in .50 cal finish, Star Sportswear, a Monarch and the M422A. I have been very happy with the quality on all of these and like many here on this forum, already have my sites set on one or two more. My biggest challenge was with fit. I am between a 40 and 42, stand 5-11 and weigh in at about 168lbs. I went with 42's on all except the L2A which is a 40 and haven't really regretted it. I would rather have them just slightly bigger than too small especially at my age, although I intend to try to stay in shape.

 

[B-Man2]

Great looking collection WG , now we need a few of what we call “Fit Pics”

 

[mulceber]

Seconded!

 

[warguy]

Well here you go guys. I am not one that likes to have my picture taken. In fact, my daughter assisted and she probably doubled her photo album of pics of her father. Seriously though, I know when I was making decisions on what jackets to buy and sizes, I found fit pics here on this forum to be very helpful. So ego aside, maybe these will pay it forward.
First up the L2A.

 

[warguy]

The Eastman B-10

 

[warguy]

I posted the B15C and A1 in other threads recently. So here is the Monarch. I really love the color and hide of this one. By the way the cap is also Eastman

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[warguy]

Eastman Star Sportswear

 

[warguy]

Finally, the M422A. Go Navy (or Marines)! That's BR sweatshirt underneath....I love that sweatshirt with this jacket.

 

[B-Man2]

Nicely done WarGuy .. Nicely done !!

 

[ausreenactor]

Finally, the M422A. Go Navy (or Marines)! That's BR sweatshirt underneath....I love that sweatshirt with this jacket.
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Who did the hat?

 

[Mr. Mike]

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Great collection and great photos indeed! Thanks for sharing ). What is your daily/longterm experience with the B-10 vs. the L2A? I am currently waging whether ELCs B-15a would be a good target (vs. their B-10) and the L2A seems to be similar in style. Thanks!

 

[flyincowboy]

Love the colour and the style of the monarch Great looking jacket.

 

[ausreenactor]

Love the colour and the style of the monarch Great looking jacket.

Agree 100%

 

[Brettafett]

Fantastic pics! Thanks for posting. I am also in a weird size 41 bracket. 5'10 but apparently have longer arms.
My ELC Monarch 42 fits much like yours.
Also big fan of that B-10 and M-422a

 

[warguy]

First off, thank you guys for al the kind comments. This is such a welcoming forum, especially for those who don’t do a lot of social media. I was a little apprehensive, but no more!

Ausreenctor- the blue hat with writing is just a store bought Abercrombie and Fitch but the all blue wool hat is one of Eastmans WWII Navy reproductions. It has a leather sweatband inside and is well made. The bill is just a bit longer than current ball caps but not too bad. It fits snug on the dome which I like.

Mr. Mike, I love both the L2A and the B-10. While I tend to wear both in warmer weather, the L2A is great for late Spring and early Fall or a rainy night in the summer. I like the nylon when it is warm but wet out or when warm and breezy. I find it cuts the wind better than the B-10 and of course the B-10 doesn’t shed water. With the fur collar and alpaca lining, I think the B-10 is definitely a warmer jacket and certainly looks warmer when worn. I find the two compliment one another and rarely find myself struggling about whether to wear one or the other. I love the fit of both, but find the L2A to be sportier personally and maybe feels better for me with a pair of sneakers. Watch the sizing on that one though, I went a size smaller and did not regret that at all.

Thanks again all. I do love all these jackets. The Star was my favorite for about a year, but now I am really into the Monarch. Both are just starting to show some great patina. Deciding which jacket to wear is such a great problem to have! I look forward to participating in many more posts here.

 

[Mr. Mike]

First off, thank you guys for al the kind comments. This is such a welcoming forum, especially for those who don’t do a lot of social media. I was a little apprehensive, but no more!

Ausreenctor- the blue hat with writing is just a store bought Abercrombie and Fitch but the all blue wool hat is one of Eastmans WWII Navy reproductions. It has a leather sweatband inside and is well made. The bill is just a bit longer than current ball caps but not too bad. It fits snug on the dome which I like.

Mr. Mike, I love both the L2A and the B-10. While I tend to wear both in warmer weather, the L2A is great for late Spring and early Fall or a rainy night in the summer. I like the nylon when it is warm but wet out or when warm and breezy. I find it cuts the wind better than the B-10 and of course the B-10 doesn’t shed water. With the fur collar and alpaca lining, I think the B-10 is definitely a warmer jacket and certainly looks warmer when worn. I find the two compliment one another and rarely find myself struggling about whether to wear one or the other. I love the fit of both, but find the L2A to be sportier personally and maybe feels better for me with a pair of sneakers. Watch the sizing on that one though, I went a size smaller and did not regret that at all.

Thanks again all. I do love all these jackets. The Star was my favorite for about a year, but now I am really into the Monarch. Both are just starting to show some great patina. Deciding which jacket to wear is such a great problem to have! I look forward to participating in many more posts here.

thanks very much warguy for your detailed feedback! really appreciated