Those need a feed of oil and even then a 6 month Treatment would Just be a start.
Too fragile to wear of course.
I would buy them for display purposes only, they look clean at least...Just stored forever.
and GRiff...dont remove that pocket...you will have me on your hands to deal with if...
WOw they have the TAG on them!!! nice find.
Where did you get these or what!
They look in better shape than mine for sure.
the suspenders on mine were also cut, must have been when they de-commissioned them.
Some of that stitching looks fragile too, nice one, you plan to Wear it I presume.
may I ask what it was worth.
Previous owners took good care of it, hopefully they passed it on to the right guy! Excellent looking Jacket!!! truly!!! you must be pretty happy with it! :eusa_clap
I really hate to think of people Cannibalizing them for Parts.
Thats Just plain ignorance in this day and age, I see it all the time with vintage music Equiptment...people really are convinced they are doing a good service by trashing old gear in some way.
I paid Less than $400 Canadian for...
I thought those guys in that photo are Korean.
There is photographic evidence to support the notion that WWII Vets who flew Nape Runs in Korea hung on to their A-2s from WWII.
you didnt get issued one in Korea infact pretty sure A-2s were not commonly issued after 1944, But Im probly talking...
I like the polished Look as much as the dull suede and Rubber Look on those boots.
I think back in the 80s 90s US calvary magazine had RAF escape boots to order, but they were Imitation looking, but still looked good.
Always makes me look like I have a Gut and saddlebags no matter my weight, I duno why they thought they were Nylon Jackets and trim them like the newschool cut stuff when they should be trim and lean.
Dee-pends...Andrew maybe you have heard about people sometimes Sewing Tags into Irvin Jackets that are earlier Dates for the purpose of increasing the value on a sale.
Combat Pants guys, You might as well use those Extra cargo pockets for things other than Ammo.
At least they are good and useful for function.
I recommend the 70s Canadian Army Combat Cargo pants, they are nylon Shell with hemp weave, Dry fast and are breathable, and light weight, but wear...
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