Cool jacket. Very similar to 1980’s pre-distressed cowhide A-2’s sold by LL Bean, Banana Republic, etc.
I think if you try to re-dye it you might end up with a hot mess since the hide was already made with a distressed finish and never had an even, solid uniform color to begin with.
I would...
Five Star made a B-15D for me that was simply incredible. They produced the 1950’s silver-sage color material perfectly. I highly recommend them for their textile jackets (I also have a Navy 37J1, a B-10 and a B-15; all of them excellent reproductions).
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I’m selling my Buzz Rickson B-15C jacket in a size 44; I’ve also got this jacket listed on eBay. Buy-it-now $349.00 (sorry no...
Here is a Lost Worlds RIGGER jacket in size 48 Long. Purchased 3 years ago but hasn’t been worn lately so it’s going to a new home. Heavy black HH, still needs breaking in. Honest wear, not abused in any way. Knits are excellent. Brass zipper is heavy duty and just a bit stiff but works well...
Looks ok; however you could easily find a genuine Navy-issue A-2 deck jacket on eBay or in vintage clothing or Army-Navy stores. Many are in good/very good condition at very reasonable prices (except for the hard to find bigger sizes, XL or XXL).
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