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  1. aswatland

    Wanted an original RAAF service cap

    To complete an original RAAF uniform I am looking for a WW2 RAAF officer's service cap in a size 7 3/8 or larger. I know they are hard to find, but if anyone has one they would be prepared to sell or knows of one for sale please can they message me. Many thanks.
  2. aswatland

    ELC B-3 in size 44

    Up for sale is this superb early 1990s Eastman house B-3 in a size 44. It is in lightly worn condition with no issues. The Marino fleece is soft and curly. The cuffs, hem, collar and windflap display very little wear to the fleece. The repro Talon zip works perfectly. These early Eastman B-3s...
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    BR Superior Togs B-10 size 44 for sale

    U Up for sale is this superb Buzz Rickson’s reproduction of Superior Togs’ B-10. B-10s were usually made with olive green knit parts, but for this particular model the Superior Togs used rust coloured knits which give it a distinctive look. The jacket is in almost new condition and has had...
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    Battle of Britain Era Irvin for sale

    I have decided to sell a 1940 two panel Irvin from my collection. The fleece is a nice golden shade and the skin is the desirable chestnut shade with a lighter russet collar back. All the stitching is original and in tact. The double trunnion Dot zips work well and there are no missing teeth on...
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    Lewis Leathers Vintage Bronx jacket for sale

    I have a very nice early Bronx Twin Track jacket for sale in a size 42. Here is the link to the auction. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/272704916872?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1586.l2649 The non Ebay price £450 plus shipping to members.
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    ELC Great Escape A-2

    For sometime now I have been keen to see what the ELC Hilts A2 looks like in the flesh. Recently I managed to obtain a very reasonably priced example in a size 44. The jacket has been hand re-dyed like a depot re-issued jacket and of course like the original RW worn in the Great Escape. On the...
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    A couple of Lewis Leathers Bronx Jackets for sale

    Just in case anyone here is interested I'm selling an extremely rare 1965/6 Twin Track Bronx in a large size 42 and a more recent Bronx jacket in a size 44 on Ebay. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/272545784370?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1586.l2649...
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    No Name B-3 Contract makers

    There are several no name maker contracts for B-3s. It would be much appreciated if anyone can fill in the gaps here. Charles might some information to share. Any help much appreciated. 36-1154-P 37-2063-P AC17757 AC17812 42-12690 42-12691 42-12695 42-18651 42-18654 (Bernstein?) 42-21700...
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    Holy Grail of B-3s, the 1937 undyed sheepskin contract!

    This is a first for me, as I have never owned a pre-War undyed B-3! They are as rare as hens' teeth, especially in the condition of this one. This beauty came from a collector in Japan. It was made in the 1937 fiscal year under the 37-2063-P contract. I do not know the precise size of the...
  11. aswatland

    Cagleco G-1

    Cagleco Sportswear, which became Ralph Edwards Sportswear in 1957, had six contracts for G-1s from 1954 to 1957. This jacket is from their penultimate contract from 1957. It is in near mint condition, with just a few repaired moth nips. The goatskin is in beautiful condition as is the lining and...
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    Rough Wear Clothing Co. ac23380 A2 size 44

    I have previously owned several A2s from this, the smallest of RW's wartime contracts. This one is made from what I suspect is cowhide. We know from DNA testing cowhide was used in the ac23380 contract, which was awarded on 26th December 1941 and was for 12,000 jackets. The leather has great...
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    Original Aero 42-18775-P

    This jacket is from Aero's last Wartime contract for A2s, awarded on 25th May 1942. The contract was for 50,000 and I wonder how many have survived to this day. As with Aero's preceding two contracts cowhide was used in this contract. Some jackets had rust knits and others a mid brown. This...
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    S. H Knopf Mfg., Co. A2

    Here are some pictures of the second Knopf A2 in my collection. It is the first one I have owned which is all original. The contract was issued on 18th May 1942 and was for 10,000 jackets, making it one of the smaller Wartime contracts. The horsehide retains all its original finish, which is...
  16. aswatland

    WW2 RAF Officers' Forage cap

    Up for sale is one of my WW2 RAF officers' forage caps. It measures 10.5 internally so should fit a head measuring 21". It is most likely a size 7 or 7and 1/4. It is in good used condition with a few minor moth nips. I'm asking £45 plus shipping and fees.
  17. aswatland

    F/S RM CBI Monarch A2 size 44

    I am selling a very Monarch A2 jacket made by The Real McCoy’s in New Zealand. It is made from russet horsehide which has developed a vintage patina over time. It has all the features of the Wartime Monarch A2 contract, including inset sleeves, long collar points, nipple snaps and a...
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    New Eastman HLB A2 Review

    I was so impressed with Gary's HLB A2 that I took the plunge at Legends on 11th July. He had two size 44 jackets available and I chose the one with the most grain. This is the first plain A2 that ELC have released since the iconic 1933 Werber and it surpassed my expectations! The original...
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    F/S GW Doniger size 44 SOLD

    Up for sale is this magnificent goatskin GW Doniger in a size 44. It has only been lightly worn and still needs to be broken in. It is made from veg tanned Indian goatskin which replicates the goatskin used on Wartime Donigers. The zip is a NOS triple marked Talon, which works perfectly. There...
  21. aswatland

    GW Aero 16160 in size 44

    I am delighted with this GW Aero 16160 A2, which I recently bought from John in very lightly used condition. The original contract was awarded to Aero on 1st November 1940 for 4,500 jackets. It is made from Italian horsehide, the same leather which BK call Victory hide. It is the first A2...
  22. aswatland

    ELC 1933 Werber made from their new Warhorse hide

    Werber Leather Coat Co. were awarded their first A2 contract in 1932/3 and this is the first contract to have snap closures on the pockets. The quantity made was probably less than 500. There was considerable interest when Eastman launched their reproduction several years ago and it was...
  23. aswatland

    F/S GW Werber 1936 Size 44 SOLD

    I'm selling my superb GW 1936 Werber A2. It is in excellent condition made from russet leather. It has a reproduction Talon zipper made by Waldes. It's a trim fitting size 44 and would suit someone who is tall and slim. It is a beautiful reproduction of the second Werber contract...

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