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    Blood chit

    Hi all I am the new owner of a A2 from Eastman and I would like to create a map pocket with a blood chit. Where can I find a very good repro blood chit preferably AVG in fabric for the pocket? I looked on the internet and could only find good repro in leather. Thank you
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    Stores in Cali and the right brand

    Hi there, I'm planning a trip to California soon and I'm on the lookout for stores that carry A2 leather jackets from repro brands like Eastman, Buzz, or Real McCoys. However, I'm having trouble finding information online about where to find these jackets in California, specifically in SF or...
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    Vet having actually wear a m65

    On a side note do you know what the triangle on the cuff is for? I heard several stories mainly about snipers with specific gloves.
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    Vet having actually wear a m65

    Ok thank you. (yes it is an alpha)
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    Vet having actually used a jungle jacket (model 3)

    Hi, I have an original jungle jacket (69' model 3 the most usual). I am wearing this jacket a lot in summer. During the vietnam war were you still wearing the jacket with temperature above 86F? And if so why? Final question : what is the right length for that jacket? In movies you can see...
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    Vet having actually wear a m65

    Hi, If one of you has actually wore a M65 in the army, i am wondering about the velcro on the sleeves. I have been wearing one ( a copy) a lot the past 3 years and the velcro never stay in place. I have to constantly readjust it. Was it the same to you with an authentic jacket in a military...
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    Vintage L2-A patch

    Bonjour, I just bought a buzz rickson L2-a (new) and i was surprised. I was under the impression that this jacket was made exactly like the one from 1950. But the shoulder patch (USAF) is a decal and according to the washing instructions it will not survive a professional wash. When i look at...
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    1st cavalry SSI question

    The full color
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    1st cavalry SSI question

    Is there any case where some of the 1st cav ssi (shoulder sleeve Insignia) would have a black edge instead of green ? (i am not counting poorly hand made one of a kind from the vietnam era) Thank you in advance for your help
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    subdued patch on vietnam jackets

    I saw that the subdued patch are officially started in 1970, but from pictures it seems that soldiers at the time were using these patch before. Any ideas when the subdued ssi have started to be used? And specifically when they started for the 1st of cavalry? Thank you in advance.

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