Size 42 named B-15 60.00 COUPLE OF HOURS LEFT

[Anonymous]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/WW2-era-IDd-typ ... _134wt_884 Needs work maybe fixable ?

 

[Roughwear]

This is a private purchase B-15. The contract number does not correspond to any of the known issued B15 or B-15A contracts.

 

[Anonymous]

I like the name strip.

 

[Anonymous]

What zipper is that/

 

[Roughwear]

It looks like a brass Conmar.

 

[dmar836]

Andrew,
Can you see the contract number? I see the stock number which of course varied with size but no clear order number. I picked it up cheaply. Did I miss some obvious number conflict?
Dave

 

[Anonymous]

Congrats, looks like a great deal.

 

[Roughwear]

Andrew,
Can you see the contract number? I see the stock number which of course varied with size but no clear order number. I picked it up cheaply. Did I miss some obvious number conflict?
Dave

I can read most of it and enough of the numbers to know it was not an issued contract. It is not listed in Full Gear.

 

[dmar836]

Thanks for the follow up. I sure can't make any of it out but I'll take a closer look when it arrives. You certainly have the knowledge on the contracts. I hope it displays well and is an authentic piece - that's what I care most about.
Thanks,
Dave

 

[TankBuster]

Maybe thats why the label has been scratched out. To hide the give away terminology "Army Airforces Type" that is the dead giveaway to these jackets being produced for the civilian market. I would love to see some better photos once you get it Dave.

 

[dmar836]

Certainly will. I guess I interpreted what I saw on the label differently, maybe impulsively, and got those terms mixed up in my head. For me it doesn't need to be a contracted B-15 - just a PP "original" rather than a clone or "tribute" jacket. If faked for profit, he didn't get much for his efforts. We'll see.
Thanks for all the input,
Dave

 

[Anonymous]

With that name tag, I think you got the real deal, have you looked this guy up?

 

[dmar836]

Not really. I saw a few references on the web but didn't follow them. The name sounds familiar but I have a lot of that lately.
Dave

 

[dmar836]

The jacket arrived. Below are two really poor quality shots. I can do better if anyone cares for more pics. These concentrate on the label compared to another B-15A I have as authenticity is my first concern. "Type B-15A" and the spec number are the same. For the life of me I cannot see any more of the order number than maybe the "45" year and the following "5" which both match my original. I can make out "Property" and "Forces" on the bottom. Layout, font, and material is identical. The parts of the label remaining have absolutely no unusual variances from my original. The end of the stock number is of course different as the size is different. I suppose my Togs could also be a post war repro but....
The rest of the jacket is constructed identically to the Togs with the nylon armpit and waist lining. Pocket material identical. There are remnants of old stitching in the liner as if there was a patch or something on the back or on the liner at one time.
Could the label confusion be the word "Type" that precedes jacket and trouser numbers as opposed to following? ie "Type B-15A" vs. "B-15A Type"? IIRC the latter is what is found on many private purchase or straight zip jackets.
Not trying to stir controversy but I hope Andrew or others can point out where the "contract number" is visible and, as so, not an issued one. I certainly respect his opinion, just can't see what he sees.





Ideas?
Dave

 

[bazelot]

Looks like you've got your hands on an original B15A! The label is an exact match to the original label you posted. Contract numbers may be different but no civilian jackets had that elaborate of a label. I do not believe John was in business back then.