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  1. Dick Dressler

    MA-1 Flight jacket

    I have an older Alpha Industries Blue MA-1 ( made in Knoxville, TN) that needs replacement cuffs. Can anyone suggest where to get 100% wool repair and replacements? I can provide photos if needed. Thanks, Dick
  2. Dick Dressler

    MA-1 recommendations?

    Do they have a US location...? Their website didn't mention payment in dollars.
  3. Dick Dressler

    MA-1 recommendations?

    I have an older Alpha Industries Blue "Vintage MA-1" that needs cuffs replaced. If anyone can recommend a reliable source I'd sure appreciate it. Thanks
  4. Dick Dressler

    "Headwind Mfg. Co A-1 Flight Jackets

    OK, thanks much - the stock photos appear very high quality especially in comparison to the higher end choices. Just need to decide on Cape Skin or Goat...they said they could do goat no additional cost - just want it to be soft but yet durable.
  5. Dick Dressler

    "Headwind Mfg. Co A-1 Flight Jackets

    Looking for input on an A-1 Flight Jacket made by "Headwind Mfg. Co. Appreciate any any info or personal experience on quality and sizing https://www.headwindmfg.com/a-1-jacket.html ...thanks!
  7. Dick Dressler

    Headwind Mfg Co A1 Jacket

    After searching for a "reasonably" priced accurate and well constructed example of the A1 " Headwind Manufacturing Co". appears to be a good choice. If anyone has any experience or knowledge of them please let me know what you think. I also liked the "Bronson A1" but apparently they aren't...
  8. Dick Dressler

    Now Forming! the Campaign Hat Corps

    The final product didn't turn out too badly. I enjoyed the experience but there's a few things I'd do differently if I make another. I'd like a bit higher crown and lighter color but overall I'm pretty satisfied. I had the the brim stitched Monday - (first row could have been further from the...
  9. Dick Dressler

    Now Forming! the Campaign Hat Corps

    The brim has been cut down from 3.5" all around to 3.0" sides and 2-3/4" sides. Brass vents were subdued with gun blue and rubbed off then the ribbon hat band and bow added. The bow was time consuming figuring it out at first but I enjoyed learning how to do it. During the process of sewing it...
  10. Dick Dressler

    Now Forming! the Campaign Hat Corps

    The center is 5-3/4, the rear 5", and a little forward slope to the crease brings the front to about 4". The shape may be subject to change but I think it looks good for now - not sure what I'll so about the vents yet. I thought the ribbon would show up today, but maybe tomorrow. I'll be...
  11. Dick Dressler

    Now Forming! the Campaign Hat Corps

    My eBay 3X felt Resistol arrived this morning. The color is a little dark but it may fade lighter. During the period they may were probably inconsistent anyway. I reformed to what best portrayed the SAW period. Holes were measured and cut for the grommets and test fit. Not certain if I'll go...
  13. Dick Dressler

    Now Forming! the Campaign Hat Corps

    No grommets appear to be available on the website that i could see. I ordered some 1" black mesh grommets form eBay. My hat should be here Thurs....looking forward to getting started on it.
  14. Dick Dressler

    Now Forming! the Campaign Hat Corps

    Where...?
  15. Dick Dressler

    Now Forming! the Campaign Hat Corps

    I don't think I've noticed any black on brass vents but I think they must be out there. Thanks very much for the clarification.
  16. Dick Dressler

    Now Forming! the Campaign Hat Corps

    OK, thanks for the info. I kind of thought that was the case. I'll wait till the hat arrives before making a color decision. I found 1" brass screen vents on eBay...looks like it may be coming together.
  17. Dick Dressler

    Now Forming! the Campaign Hat Corps

    Does anyone know what is the closest color of the ribbon is- tan; light brown; brown?? Also the original type material the ribbon is made of...?
  19. Dick Dressler

    Now Forming! the Campaign Hat Corps

    Thaks, I'm not certain how long the process will take but I plan make the transition as close to an original as possible. If anyone knows what material the original ribbon was made out of I'd like to try and find some. Been looking at eBay for 5/8" cross grain tan silk, cotton or satin...
  20. Dick Dressler

    Now Forming! the Campaign Hat Corps

    I've found a hat I think will possibly lend itself to modifying into a M1899 SAW campaigner. Looking for the proper ribbon and will trim the brim from 3.5" to 3.0". Then, three rows of stitching. It's a used Restistol from eBay...
  21. Dick Dressler

    Now Forming! the Campaign Hat Corps

    Where can I find info on photo size ....? I tried to post a couple hats I have but they were rejected. Forgot to mention what good looking example of a M1902 that is...nice job. (Where can I find some ribbon?)
  22. Dick Dressler

    Now Forming! the Campaign Hat Corps

    It's good to finally see some interest. I though maybe I must have arrived too late for the party. I have a passion for SAW Campaign Hats for some reason and have been looking for a proper repro. I tried James, at Eurika Arsenal for almost a year. ...seems like a great guy but received no real...
  23. Dick Dressler

    Now Forming! the Campaign Hat Corps

    Is the campaign over....are there any campaigners left on this thread??? Hello?

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