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This is a rare one indeed. Aloha tie from Hawaii circa late 40's-early 50's. Has tassles for the skirt and handpainted with "Aloha" on top and "Hawaii" on bottom. Condition is pretty good, definitely wearable. Asking a pretty fair $70 O.B.O. shipped in the CONUS. Paypal accepted.

Hello all, I've got an Avirex A-2 for sale that I hate to part with, but alas, it must go. The jacket has literally been worn maybe 3-4 times. Almost perfect. the tag size says 40, but I'm a 42 chest and I tried it on today with a heavy sweater and it fit comfortably. Going cheap and...

After WWII, you start hearing guys referring to each other in civilian life as "soldier," a definite hangover from wartime routine. Also a lot of army terms entered the lexicon, some still to this day, like "gremlins," "going AWOL," "chickenshit," "Dear John letter," "jeep," "yardbird," etc. etc.

AC, it means that the there is a space of solid color (or pattern in some cases) that is different than the rest of the pattern blocked off where the knot of the tie is. That way, it provides some contrast to the design. It was popular in the 40's and 50's.

Ohhhhh man I'm thinking about it :/

It's so cool, most likely a promotional item given out at this convention...also interesting fact, the Marshall-Wells Hardware Co. folded just a little under ten years later.

Just picked this up for A STEAL at $9.99 BIN. Yeah!!!!!

The feel of a silk (or rayon, as the case may be) robe is my drug of choice to relax. Well, that and a glass of Bourbon.

Going right now, sure to bring some bucks.

I've had about 4 or so ties go to Loungers here, between late 30's-early 50's...like to see them again!

Man, I want that jacket. My wallet is too light, but that would be my holy grail piece.

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