My last purchase is an Al's. First time I thought it was a Cal because of the Talon zips, but once it arrived and I could see it up close, there's no doubt.
- Supple leather from cowhide, which may be lightweight or heavyweight.
- Only one stitch around the end of sleeves. / Cals have two.
-...
Nice jacket! The difference isn't only the zippers, YKK or not, but some details that clearly say who made the jacket. Although, perhaps, this topic is best discussed in this thread.
CHP in the box newly arrived!
I have received this LAPD. Size 36, made in supple leather.
Bi-swing back, epaulettes, made without belt loops.
All zippers working, original brass #10 Talon, and tear drop pulls.
No marks, pinholes or scratches. This is a delicious jacket, very warm for...
It reminds me of this one, saving the distances:
I don't know if the brown one is a Star Glove. In fact, I think the black one is a Taubers, although I'm not sure either. Be that as it may, they are both awesome!
Yes, I think so too. I tend to confuse (when lack of labels) the Lescos with the early Brandeds. Both have the same right-angled epaulettes and the "pentagonal" coin pocket.
Lesco:
Branded:
Thank you! I'm very glad about them, they're really in great condition.
I'll do. There's some post talking about it. The other day I scraped off some of the corrosion on the zipper pull with my fingernail and the metal has lost a little of its shine, but nothing serious.
I have a belt of my...
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