Just looked at the WPG website. They are under paratrooper items and listed as M1938 Horsehide Riding Gloves at $38. They have a wrist strap and buckle, so you can cinch them up nicely too.
The A-10 gloves made by Garcia are a passable repro, but no where in the league of ELC. I got mine a few months ago, and upon wearing them a few times, the right glove is peeling off the dark brown finish while the left glove is fine. I believe they are made in China. Not sure what the leather...
I would second Noel's experience with HPA. I purchased a close-out Monarch A-2 from them in November and couldn't be more pleased with their service. They were very professional and courteous over the phone. They helped me with sizing and even offered to exchange the coat for another size if it...
Up for sale is an ELC Rough Wear 1401-P A-2 jacket in russet horsehide. It is in a very rare size 50. It has barely started to break in. The only flaw is stitch marks from removed name tag. The pocket tag reads size 50.
Here are the dimensions
Shoulder to shoulder 21"
Rear pit to pit 25...
Up for sale is a US Authentic A-2 jacket in seal horsehide. It is in like new condition. I have not worn it other than to try on. Recent purchase from ebay and I just have too many A-2s!
Here are the dimensions
Shoulder to shoulder 20 1/2"
Rear pit to pit 24 1/2"
Front pit to pit 24 1/2"...
The Gibson and Barnes I had was one of their historic A-2 models. It was a beautiful jacket and a shame to sell it, but it was too small on me. The workmanship was first rate, nice materials, a quality product. Not 100% accurate like Goodwear or ELC, but very nice. They have a more generous cut...
I currently own 1 Aero A-2, 4 ELC jackets ( 3 A-2s and a Luftwaffe), and a GW A-2. Had a Lost Worlds A-2 for a while and a couple of Gibson and Barnes A-2s. What jacket type are you looking for? This can make a difference. Of the A-2s I have owned or own, the ELC and Goodwear are by far the...
Hey Oktobr, here's a suggestion for you and I'm surprised no one has pointed this out. You are travelling through several countries known to have quite a bit of regular rainfall. Take a walk in the rain while wearing the A-2. Kepp the jacket on as long as you can when you come inside and keep...
I own two Avirex A-2 jackets from the 80's-90's. They were OK and I got a lot of use out of them, but they are no match for US Wings, US Authentic and the like, let alone the top tier makers like Eastman and Goodwear. I personally would stretch a little for a Gibson and Barnes historic A-2 in...
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