What jacket(s) are you wearing at the moment?

[ausreenactor]

Nooooooo! You had to post that didn't you. Now Im going to be vacillating between that and the Doniger again.
That is an incredible jacket.
I assume russet Italian? Mid brown knits?

Strewth man! Just order both!

 

[Wz1999]

GW goatskin Doniger

 

[ausreenactor]

GW goatskin Doniger
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Looks good. Is the waist knit tight on this A-2?

 

[Wz1999]

Looks good. Is the waist knit tight on this A-2?

Thanks. I think the knits is perfect.

 

[B-Man2]

GW goatskin Doniger
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WZ
Are all of your great looking jackets in size 44 , 46 or a combination of both sizes?
They all look great on you .

 

[Walt3r]

ELC Monarch 23378 A-2 Size 42 courtesy of Brett, many thanks.​

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[B-Man2]

ELC Monarch 23378 A-2 Size 42 courtesy of Brett, many thanks.​

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Looks like a good match to me.
Congrats !

 

[Nickb123]

Finally!

 

[saucerfiend]

ELC Monarch 23378 A-2 Size 42 courtesy of Brett, many thanks.​

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Perfect!

 

[mulceber]

Looks great! Wear it in good health!

 

[Wz1999]

WZ
Are all of your great looking jackets in size 44 , 46 or a combination of both sizes?
They all look great on you .

Thanks, They are in size 44.

 

[Lord Flashheart]

That looks a good fit Walt3r. Enjoy!

 

[Smithy]

Another thumbs up here Walt, nice one

 

[CombatWombat]

Me doing some light gardening in my tailor made, made by an Italian in Sydney who was old when Yoda was young.
It's based on the V505 contract by Simpson and/or Stagg leather (well that's the general consensus)
Since the manufacturer isn't known for sure and the pattern hasn't been found I ended up using photos from different auctions and other resources like TFL,VLJ,AWM and the Imperial War Museum to give the tailor something to work off...... been 3 months of anxiety and having to use my rusty Italiano but I think it was worth it......and I know YKK zippers aren't authentic but I feel it looks like it fits the 40's vibe
(Honestly wouldn't have a clue where to source NOS zippers or the length I'd need so I didn't go down that path.... just told him that I'd like one that looks the part)

 

[ausreenactor]

Thanks. I think the knits is perfect.

This jacket seems to sit higher on the waist. Even Burt is asking if this is a different size.

 

[ausreenactor]

ELC Monarch 23378 A-2 Size 42 courtesy of Brett, many thanks.​

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Monarchs are King!

 

[Walt3r]

Me doing some light gardening in my tailor made, made by an Italian in Sydney who was old when Yoda was young.
It's based on the V505 contract by Simpson and/or Stagg leather (well that's the general consensus)
Since the manufacturer isn't known for sure and the pattern hasn't been found I ended up using photos from different auctions and other resources like TFL,VLJ,AWM and the Imperial War Museum to give the tailor something to work off...... been 3 months of anxiety and having to use my rusty Italiano but I think it was worth it......and I know YKK zippers aren't authentic but I feel it looks like it fits the 40's vibe
(Honestly wouldn't have a clue where to source NOS zippers or the length I'd need so I didn't go down that path.... just told him that I'd like one that looks the part)
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Definitely looks the part, a great looking jacket.

 

[ausreenactor]

Me doing some light gardening in my tailor made, made by an Italian in Sydney who was old when Yoda was young.
It's based on the V505 contract by Simpson and/or Stagg leather (well that's the general consensus)
Since the manufacturer isn't known for sure and the pattern hasn't been found I ended up using photos from different auctions and other resources like TFL,VLJ,AWM and the Imperial War Museum to give the tailor something to work off...... been 3 months of anxiety and having to use my rusty Italiano but I think it was worth it......and I know YKK zippers aren't authentic but I feel it looks like it fits the 40's vibe
(Honestly wouldn't have a clue where to source NOS zippers or the length I'd need so I didn't go down that path.... just told him that I'd like one that looks the part)
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Great work building this one up..

Shawn could do a reproduction label in a heartbeat...

Did you drop him a hint?

 

[Smithy]

No proper jackets here of late apart from a high tech modern, Scandinavian raincoat thingy when it's been peeing down. Didn't even need one up in the mountains fishing last week.

Although we must be nearing some cooling off now and the imminent approach to autumn/fall. I have to work tomorrow night and if I'm lucky there's a chance I can wear an A-2 if the wind is up.

Nice to see some fellas back in Oz getting some jacket wear going on

 

[bseal]

ELC Monarch 23378 A-2 Size 42 courtesy of Brett, many thanks.​

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Mark Fisher’s doppelgänger?!