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    First Aero Leather advice - lightweight CXFQHH or Pinnacle?

    Obviously it’s not easy to comment because the full facts aren’t known however in the UK under the Consumer Rights Act all products must be as described meaning ‘The goods supplied must match any description given to you, or any models or samples shown to you at the time of purchase’ Hopefully...
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    FS: Simmons Bilt Modified Tailgunner Black (Size 42)

    Thanks for all the info. That’s helpful and I’m going to see how the measurements compare with another couple of jackets I have.
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    FS: Simmons Bilt Modified Tailgunner Black (Size 42)

    Hi, From the photos it looks like the modifications to your jacket include no bi-swing shoulders and a deeper or wider waist hem. Is there anything else which I may have missed ? Also, to get a better idea of possible fit, and if it’s not a too personal question, can I ask your height, chest and...
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    Questions About the United States Navy Peacoat

    Although not exactly found everyday there are still a considerable number of vintage peacoats in mint/excellent condition around, so I would say making any alterations for them to be worn is certainly more than acceptable. As the buttons are a good large size moving them an inch or so often...
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    Questions About the United States Navy Peacoat

    Although when bought both peacoats were in what looked to be a fine, clean condition to ensure nothing unwanted might be lurking and so introduced to feast on the coats and my other woollen clothing the first thing I did was to have each one dry cleaned. Once done and back from the cleaners they...
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    Questions About the United States Navy Peacoat

    Thanks. I should've also said that the only obvious 'flaw' in my WW2 peacoat is that it's missing the size label at the neck. Although I gather this is fairly common due to the material the label is made from thanks to your extensive knowledge and advice estimating the size wasn't an issue. In...
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    Questions About the United States Navy Peacoat

    How pleased am I ? Although in the UK I've just managed to get my hands on a WW2 issue peacoat in virtually immaculate condition and in my larger 42 size. Thanks to the information gleaned from this forum I think it probably dates from somewhere between 1943 and 1945/46. It has eight buttons...

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