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

[Dany McDonald]

GW Star 55J14 today.

CK, that's a super nice repro that looks absolutely original in all manners!

Cheers

D

 

[Adama36]

French "Marine Nationale" deck jacket, 1950'

would love to see a side by side comparison with a WWII US deck jacket .... looks almost identical

 

[CK90]

CK, that's a super nice repro that looks absolutely original in all manners!

Cheers

D

Cheers, Dany, really do love this one. This was one of J.C’s regular wearers before he sold it to me and the cut is just beautiful!!

 

[Dany McDonald]

Cheers, Dany, really do love this one. This was one of J.C’s regular wearers before he sold it to me and the cut is just beautiful!!

Maybe it just me, but from the desktop and in that light that goat look 100% like an original USN jacket.
You are lucky to have this in your collection!

 

[CK90]

Maybe it just me, but from the desktop and in that light that goat look 100% like an original USN jacket.
You are lucky to have this in your collection!

Nope you’re correct. This particular Mexican stuff J.C has, chrome tanned, aniline, thick, consistent scratch-like grain and soft, drapey but strong. It’s the most definite U.S.N leather I’ve come across and is identical to originals I’ve both seen and handled.

I’m on the main man’s list for an ANJ-3A and I’m thinking it’ll have to be the same goatskin again, it’s just magnificent!!

 

[Dany McDonald]

I’m on the main man’s list for an ANJ-3A and I’m thinking it’ll have to be the same goatskin again, it’s just magnificent!!

Go for it!

 

[galvestonokie]

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I have one too! 44- fits like a 46L. My favorite G-1 type jacket by far. It has that orange collar which is so hard to reproduce.

i wouldn't replace this collar--just right IMHO.

 

[Skyranger]

would love to see a side by side comparison with a WWII US deck jacket .... looks almost identical

Same thing, only better!

 

[Adama36]

Same thing, only better!

evidemment!

 

[MikeyB-17]

Back at Charlestown, considerably calmer conditions, with the Bronson N-1 and ELC B-2.

 

[Saint-ex]

Same thing, only better!

It seems like it has the same specs, but it's made in France with local hardware, isn't it?

EBAY / VINTAGE 50's FRENCH N.1 DECK JACKET "MARINE NATIONALE"

ebay.com

thelastdon1972.blogspot.com

 

[Skyranger]

Yes, it lasted in the Navy until the 70s/80s, but with different evolutions. The first model (the one I wear and the one in your article) are almost identical to the N-1, except for the reinforced cuffs.

 

[WilsonDukeofLizards]

New (to me) Aero 15142. The previous owner hadn't worn this much outside so the leather is stiff as all get out. I need to wear the piss out of this (and maybe do the drying machine trick). Loving it so far though

 

[Shanghai-Mayne]

D1 from Bronson’s

 

[B-Man2]

New (to me) Aero 15142. The previous owner hadn't worn this much outside so the leather is stiff as all get out. I need to wear the piss out of this (and maybe do the drying machine trick). Loving it so far though

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Looks good with the C2 sweater… no need to tumble dry it …… just wear it and then throw it in a corner when you come home .

 

[Jeronimo Watchmaker]

B10

 

[LV426]

New (to me) Aero 15142. The previous owner hadn't worn this much outside so the leather is stiff as all get out. I need to wear the piss out of this (and maybe do the drying machine trick). Loving it so far though

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I had a very good experience with the GT11gliftone conditioner , just passing the jacket in the shower , let it dry on you and then use the conditioner . ThanX to A2Wander to share me an Eu market link to not pay too much to get it . I applied some on my A2 ELC that was like yours quasi unworn , now it fit very good and feel souple , not too much . My though about the washing machine is that it is too extre , we are talking about very good quality leather and seams and etc . Stressing the jacket that way to get an instant result could possibly drive yours in a way you don't want at all , in a definite and no going back result. Your jacket looks pretty cool btw !!!

 

[Tattoo A2]

GW B6 on another cold ass morning in upstate NY...

 

[LV426]

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Nice B10 !!! Your friend seems to feel the same Mine doesn't care ... ronronronron ... ( ELC house model ) in house to continue the folding process

 

[Jeronimo Watchmaker]

Pěkná B10!!! Zdá se , že váš přítel cítí totéž . Důl se nezajímá ... ronronronron ... ( model domu ELC ) doma , aby pokračoval v procesu skládání
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Thanks, a happy cat is essential.