Paddy - thanks for moving this to the correct section!
Edward, the collar on my size 44 was green - I think originals were green mouton (presumably dyed, and not from Martian sheep!).
It's strange, but smaller sized Alpha Replica series jackets seem harder to find than original jackets, or...
Hi guys,
I've posted this over on the VLJ forum, but thought I'd ask here too. I've been looking for a while on ebay for a second hand Alpha B-15D from the Replica series, but no luck yet. Lots from the Vintage series though, but they've been given the thumbs down on the VLJ forum. :(
I...
Edward, they're not bad jackets at all, and I love the 40s look of it. I agree, it is pretty much a cloth Indy-style jacket. I know the Buzz version is more like original wartime jackets, but for the money, the WPG is great. I changed the zip slider for a repro Talon which I bought on ebay for...
I bought an M-421 reproduction jacket from What Price Glory in the summer (for $45) and I've worn it constantly since. It's lightweight, but well made. It may be a bit too 'safari' for what you have in mind though. Here's mine:
Cheers,
Jon
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