WWII Perry B-3 (Nice and ratty!!)

[OperationCoffee]

As with some old timers there are still a few remaining original B-3's and Irvin's still able to make the rounds as this Werber.

I Love that DOT zipper in that B 3

 

[Dumpster D]

I Love that DOT zipper in that B 3

Any speculation how it came to be installed on a B-3 Jacket?

Likewise, I happen to have a wartime Irvin with a Heavy gauge spring loaded Crown Zip installed.

 

[OperationCoffee]

Any speculation how it came to be installed on a B-3 Jacket?

I happen to have a wartime Irvin with a Heavy gauge spring loaded Crown Zip installed.

It was done in England. That much I’m sure of

 

[Dumpster D]

It was done in England. That much I’m sure of

Could it have been a B-3 worn by someone in the RAF, who acquired a Jacket through a chance trade? Or was it someone in the USAF who needed a replacement Zipper in a hurry and the AM DOT was all that could be sourced?

I just like to imagine clues that tell a story, you know?

 

[caddyd]

The original Werber was acquired in Canada so a British connection there. And the Dot zip looks period replacement.

 

[Paul Glover]

The original Werber was acquired in Canada so a British connection there. And the Dot zip looks period replacement.

I own an original B3 that is also fitted fitted with a dot zip, I posted pictures of it a few years ago and was advised by Andrew (roughwear) a very knowlegeable chap that this was quite a common occurence . It makes sense really as I wouldnt have thought our wartime repair workshops would have a supply of Talon zips available.