Ralphs-Pugh Company

[jchance]

It looks like Ralph’s Pugh contributed to helping produce B-15 flight jackets during WWII.

The jacket is in bad shape, but it’s fascinating to see.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/3651419698...qT71tIWTxW&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

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Civilian release. A WWII military contract would have had the following style of label, listing the name of the contractor.

Judging by the similarity in design elements, this might be a Ralph Pughs too?

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Re bottom jacket from your quote, it’s CSC’s signature double-ring leather strap, more similar to the below link except chest pocket and cuff leather strap.

California Sportswear Co. (CSC) aka Californian (1930s-1950s) thread

This is thread started on 1950s or earlier California Sportswear Co. (CSC) aka Californian of Los Angeles. CSC was a prolific maker of leather jackets between 1930s-1980s. They joined in a lawsuit to challenge the use of "made in California" Californian, by non-California makers. They prevailed...

www.thefedoralounge.com

 

[Leigh H]

Adding another RP Cossack to the thread

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some more photos

 

[AHP91]

I don’t know if this was posted, but I came across this photo

 

[tmitchell59]

I don’t know if this was posted, but I came across this photo

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Amazing, never seen a RP with white trim, at least I don't think so!

 

[GJC1956]

RP from early '50s I would guess. My wife says it's the jacket she likes best.

Gerry

 

[jeo]

RP from early '50s I would guess. My wife says it's the jacket she likes best.

Gerry

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Nice! Fits perfect too. Can we see more of the jacket? Front, back, lining, label?

 

[GJC1956]

Additional photos as requested. I believe the lining has been replaced. Does the union label give any clue as to date?

Thanks,

Gerry

 

[jeo]

Additional photos as requested. I believe the lining has been replaced. Does the union label give any clue as to date?

Thanks,

Gerry

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Thanks for the pics! I’ve never seen this RP before. Hard to tell from these pics, but if that main zipper is original then it’s 50’s. Lining looks like rayon that I’ve seen on RPs before but you might be right that the lining has been replaced. If you look at the label, you see prior stitch holes. I have that same Top Notch label on my 50’s RP.

 

[GJC1956]

Yes, I believe the label is re-positioned on a new lining. I believe the main zipper is the original. It looks to me that the jacket is the same design as this one which was shown in post 89.

Gerry

 

[jeo]

Yes, I believe the label is re-positioned on a new lining. I believe the main zipper is the original. It looks to me that the jacket is the same design as this one which was shown in post 89.

Gerry

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Ah yes, I remember this one. This one is horsehide. Thanks for pulling it up.

Yours is steerhide. It’s very nice and it’s a perfect fit on you.

 

[tmitchell59]

Additional photos as requested. I believe the lining has been replaced. Does the union label give any clue as to date?

Thanks,

Gerry

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Got yourself a Ralphs-Pugh Gerry! That is just like mine you pictured. I also have a 50s RP MC jacket with this steerhide label. Interesting how mine is HH and a different label. These are probably the last of the RP jackets. Did you find that in Ireland?

 

[GJC1956]

Many thanks Jeo, I'm lucky to have it.

Hi Terry, normally we're discussing old acoustic Gibsons! No, this one was in England. Some interesting jackets do turn up there from time to time. Have to watch out for the reasonably priced ones though.

Gerry

 

[tmitchell59]

Many thanks Jeo

He knows his stuff for sure.

good to see your jacket my friend.

 

[jeo]

Can’t remember if this one was posted before

 

[jeo]

RP Grizzly that was on eBay a little while ago. Shame about the condition.

 

[Leigh H]

 

[tmitchell59]

Can’t remember if this one was posted before

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I don't think this beauty was posted. Another amazing jacket.

RP Grizzly that was on eBay a little while ago. Shame about the condition.

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I like their take on the grizzly as well as any other maker.

 

[tmitchell59]

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Never seen a RP like this one! Another amazing jacket.

 

[BizzAnt]

Just got this killer Ralph’s Pugh! Really excellent condition, the grain on this is amazing. Unfortunately way too small, it’s always so hard to get a grail jacket and be unable to wear it. The search continues... Wanted to post some photos here for reference. I’m probably going to be listing this in the classifieds soon as well. Enjoy!

 

[Leigh H]

Just got this killer Ralph’s Pugh! Really excellent condition, the grain on this is amazing. Unfortunately way too small, it’s always so hard to get a grail jacket and be unable to wear it. The search continues... Wanted to post some photos here for reference. I’m probably going to be listing this in the classifieds soon as well. Enjoy! View attachment 790419 View attachment 790420 View attachment 790421


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Really nice jacket! it's a shame that zip replacement feels so out of place to the rest of the jacket. It could do with a more authentic looking zipper.