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WWII Impressions is advertising that their products were worn by all the main actors in the movie "Fury." I guess not Brad Pitt's tanker jacket.
However, I couldn't seem to find any information on this particular version of Buzz Rickson's tanker jacket.
- Ian
Oh I mean it was the same pattern as the one used in the movie. I found this one on Rakuten under Buzz patch pocket tanker.zhz "Well, it not necessarily to be the one worn by Brad Pitt, any correct pattern and patch would do the job I think.
And, I can't find this Buzz jacket as well. I tried their website, rakuten, google etc...no information at all..."
Noted.
I may very well have misinterpreted what Blackadder wrote. Of course, you're absolutely right about the using the same pattern tanker along with the same patches and placement...and, then you have a jacket just like the one worn by Brad Pitt in "Fury."
- Ian
Oh I mean it was the same pattern as the one used in the movie. I found this one on Rakuten under Buzz patch pocket tanker.
http://global.rakuten.com/en/store/hinoya/item/br3113/
The tanker is a rather loose fitting jacket so I normally wear xs but the smallest size made by WW2 Impressions is 38.
Finally bought it seeing it is brand new and only half the retail price. BR 13113
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Tanker jackets are made very wide and short, so I guess the repros are quite true to the originals except the Real McCoy's ones which as usual are slimmed down. I usually size down to get a slimmer fit but this time despite sizing down my Buzz is still very wide. I am slightly shorter than 5'6 and the length is just right. Thinking of trading in the Pherrow's for a Real McCoy's type 2 tanker.I had one of the WWII Impressions jackets for a few days and can attest they are extremely well made with excellent materials very well bolted together. It didn't fit me well, though, so I got rid of it. My jacket (42R) fit wide and short, i.e. huge chest and shoulder measurements, but short sleeve measurement.
Here's another Fed Lounge thread on tanker jackets:
http://www.thefedoralounge.com/showthread.php?11484-Tanker-Jackets&highlight=tanker
I prefer one without any patches and/or insignia but this was the one offered up for bid.Nice jacket, but for me any rank insignia (like staff sergeant stripes) is a no-go. Plus I'm a Navy vet