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  1. Fyve_by_Fyve

    "Knock Out Drop" Painted Nose Art G1 Flight Jacket

    If anyone can ID the relative date of manufacture and manufacturer of this jacket I'd much appreciate it. There are no tags or other markings on it. It does have a good bit of age but is in great shape. Like I said, I'm thinking . . . 1970's - 1980's? Also, is this goatskin? It is pebbled...
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    "Knock Out Drop" Painted Nose Art G1 Flight Jacket

    I've found that the drop shading is essential to making the lettering on these jackets (literally) stand out. The more I think about it though, the more I feel like I need to "fix" this jacket. I initially painted the patch a couple of years ago and had it sewn onto the jacket. Then I...
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    "Knock Out Drop" Painted Nose Art G1 Flight Jacket

    I recently finished painting this jacket. I've painted it to represent a P-47 Thunderbolt fighter pilot from the 53rd Fighter Squadron, 36th Fighter Group, 9th Air Force. Now, I know . . . I probably should have painted up a Navy squadron because I believe this is technically a Navy G-1...
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  4. Fyve_by_Fyve

    Dating Outerwear by zipper design

    Here's a Serval zipper that I have on an old cafe racer jacket. I'm guessing this would be 1940's . . . ish?
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    The Deck Jacket thread.

    Here's an 80's vintage jacket that I picked up a few months ago. I put a USS Tarawa stencil on back and a USMC HMLA-367 attack helicopter squadron patch up front. This squadron served aboard the Tarawa for awhile in the 80's & 90's, although the patch is an earlier example from the late 60's -...
  7. Fyve_by_Fyve

    Flapcup CCC Jacket?

    So I've requested a refund from "Flapcup". I expect to get the runaround . . . if they even bother to respond. Will update as new $#*T comes to light. Will probably file a chargeback on it.
  8. Fyve_by_Fyve

    Flapcup CCC Jacket?

    It's hilariously bad. I'll be initiating a return first thing in the morning. We'll see how that goes.
  9. Fyve_by_Fyve

    Flapcup CCC Jacket?

    As someone else mentioned, these companies steal photos to represent their products. This happened to me as well. Years ago I sold a pair of fantastic WW2 Corcoran jump boots online (they went to a museum in Belgium). Last year I saw my photo being used to shill a pair of fake boots from one...
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    Flapcup CCC Jacket?

    So, I'm always looking for new things to sell in my shop and these goofy Chinese company ads are always making their way across my Facebook / Instagram feeds. The low low prices are almost as ridiculous as the names. (Flapcup.com? I should have known.) Every now and then I'll take a chance...
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    Help ID’ing this German trench coat label?

    Thanks Will. I don't speak, nor read, German. Wouldn't know where to begin with. Not being familiar with the language, I couldn't make out the text on that tag. Running your text through Uncle Google did the trick. "January 1970 are the companies VEB "Nikator" leather and sports clothing...
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    Help ID’ing this German trench coat label?

    Still trying to ID this coat. Any ideas? It is very, very nice leather. butter soft. Any ideas? It is very, very nice leather. butter soft. Not sure if I'm keeping or selling. Think I may hold on to it for this year & let it go next year. Fits perfect.
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    Help ID’ing this German trench coat label?

    Just found a fantastic grey leather German trench coat. It appears to be military or police issue. I’d guess 1950s to 1970s? Very nice gray leather. Soft and clean with little wear. I’m having trouble finding the manufacturer & hoping someone can ID the label. Any help is greatly appreciated.
  15. Spy-V-Spy

    Spy-V-Spy

    German trench coat label. Not sure what manufacturer this may be. If you have any ideas, LMK.
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    Chetwynd of London? Curious about this old Derby hat.

    Interesting. That would explain the Union tag. Would the bit about being a Royal Warrant Holder make it a kind of fantasy piece then? Sort of a marketing gimmick by the company that put it out in America? I've written the Warrant Assn. so we'll see if they respond. Also, it may not be the...
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    Chetwynd of London? Curious about this old Derby hat.

    I'm going to email the Warrant Holders Assn. right now. We'll see if they have any info on this hat.
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    Chetwynd of London? Curious about this old Derby hat.

    Pfft! SEVEN! Derp . . . didn't even think of that. Good info for sure. I have gone ahead and listed it online at fyvebyfyve.com. https://fyvebyfyve.com/products/chetwynd-of-london-royal-milliner-vintage-derby-hat-fur-felt-bowler-hat-ca-1896-1934-steampunk Anyone can use the code...
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    Chetwynd of London? Curious about this old Derby hat.

    That's actually not a bad idea at all. How about I offer a coupon code for anyone from this forum to use in my Etsy or Shopify store? Just getting the shop up and running so I do need sales to go through it in order to support the business . . . but I also want to do the right thing by the...
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    Chetwynd of London? Curious about this old Derby hat.

    Cool. Let me know if you're able to find anything on it. I'd like to list the hat for sale but thought I might be able to get a better idea on the age & maker before I do. I had it on my Etsy page for a few days but pulled it pending further info. If I don't have anything further on it by...
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    Chetwynd of London? Curious about this old Derby hat.

    Picked this up at an estate auction last Friday. Not sure what to make of it. Trying to get an accurate estimate of age. The hat has a finely detailed paper label in the crown which reads "Hatter by Appointment to His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales - Chetwynd, London" in gold gilt. There...

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