Calling A-2 Experts

[pilot error]

Who made this? Is it G.I. or private purchase?

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[aswatland]

It is a RW A-2 with a replaced zip. It originally started life in 1942 as 27752 RW.

 

[Big J]

That's impressive.
What gives it away? I'm guessing that it's the scalloped pocket flaps, but is that all?
Or is there some other tell-tale sign? Shoulder seams? Epaulette placement? Collar shape?

 

[aswatland]

That's impressive.
What gives it away? I'm guessing that it's the scalloped pocket flaps, but is that all?
Or is there some other tell-tale sign? Shoulder seams? Epaulette placement? Collar shape?

Pocket shape, collar stand, shape of collar and RW style of Epaulets with the usual concave when viewed from the front.

 

[Big J]

That really is impressive. Thank you for the explanation.
I should probably make the effort to get Eastman's book and educate myself.

 

[Cooper A-2]

It is a RW A-2 with a replaced zip. It originally started life in 1942 as 27752 RW.

Wow!
impressive!
Thx for sharing your knowledge...

 

[Technonut]

Yep, the original version (minus zip) of my GW RW 27752 for sure.....

 

[pilot error]

Once again......Andrew to the rescue!!

 

[aswatland]

Here is my original from the 27752 contract.

 

[Flightengineer]

Dear Andrew, you owner some original A-2 for comparison . Is it really that this contract Rough Wear W535 AC - 27752 has more roomy torso - how this is written and spoken on the web?

 

[aswatland]

I have owned all the RW A-2 contracts and the tagged size of the jackets varied. This last contract is certainly roomy in the chest compared to some others, such as the previous RW contract.

 

[Flightengineer]

Thank you.