40's halfbelt and other finds

[fishmeok]

Been having some good luck lately-
This is a '40's gaberdine halfbelt, size 46! (as in it fits me). Interesting design with no side panels and uniquie cuffs. Between this and a repop M-1941 filed jacket I should be able to come up with a decent halfbelt pattern:

Childs Ike Jacket- looks like it would fit a 6-7 year old. Has buttons inside to mate up to a pair of matching trousers (don't have those). Looks to be made from material similar to USMC uniforms. Very well made.

1986 dated N-2B Parka size Large

And finally a Western jacket- seller said it was cotton gaberdine, turns out it's that OTHER cotton gaberdine, polyester. Still, it's a very cool pattern and fairly true to vintage styles. Size 48

 

[skyvue]

Love that halfbelt gab. If you ever tire of it, let me know.

 

[fishmeok]

I think I'll have that for a long long time- that's also my pattern jacket...
Cheers
Mark

 

[rmrdaddy]

Mark,
Nice finds!

If you end up reproducing that gab halfbelt in a 46L......
Just sayin'

 

[Fiver64]

Half-belt placement

THAT is where the belt should be located on a half-belt...... not in the middle of the back like Aero tends to put theirs. Anyone know why Aero does that, BTW? I love the brand, but the placement of the halfbelt always makes the jackets look shorter in the body.