Post War Sears Hecules Jackets

[Popeye722]

Digging up an old thread. Has anyone ever seen a leather Hercules label? There is a horsehide jacket up on ebay right now with a leather Hercules label that they seller is saying is from the 30's. The zipper looks like a 50's talon zipper. I am not a big A2 fan, but the patina on the jacket looks awesome.

 

[handymike]

I'd say 50's is closer to the truth.

 

[jonesy86]

Some very cool old pictures of some extremely cool old jackets.

 

[tmitchell59]

The Brown version of the "sponge bob square pockets" jacket

https://goo.gl/photos/updPUyHQYQb2V7xU7

 

[tmitchell59]

50s jacket. I've only seen a couple of this style.


https://photos.app.goo.gl/4ymdA847rhicXmBi8

 

[tmitchell59]

40s wool Hercules

 

[tmitchell59]

50s

https://goo.gl/photos/BaxpBUheCefpGA9JA

 

[jonbuilder]

The Brown version of the "sponge bob square pockets" jacket

https://goo.gl/photos/updPUyHQYQb2V7xU7

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Looks killer on you. I like these vintage waist-length half belts. I don't own any Hercules but I have a 50s Windward and 40s unlabeled Wards short-waisted half belts.

 

[tmitchell59]

Sears Topline

 

[tmitchell59]

40s Hercules Goatskin

 

[tmitchell59]

40 Sears Topline goatskin

 

[tmitchell59]

40s Sears Hercules

 

[tmitchell59]

Looks killer on you. I like these vintage waist-length half belts. I don't own any Hercules but I have a 50s Windward and 40s unlabeled Wards short-waisted half belts.

I like them too! My favorite may be a Sportclad. I may have a Sportclad thread.

 

[tmitchell59]

40s Sears Hercules A2 style

 

[tmitchell59]

Hercules Barnstormer dated 1933. Mint condition.

 

[ton312]

I’ve painstakingly brought this Herc back from some pretty rough condition with the help of Dena. My intention is to sell off all but this jacket, the Bates and the Goodgal and add one more Herc to the collection. There is something about these Hercs. They are truly magnificent jackets!

 

[tmitchell59]

I’ve painstakingly brought this Herc back from some pretty rough condition with the help of Dena. My intention is to sell off all but this jacket, the Bates and the Goodgal and add one more Herc to the collection. There is something about these Hercs. They are truly magnificent jackets!
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Excellent!
I saw you were looking at the Hercules thread so I updated it with everything I think I own or owned. Most of the jackets I have found in the Sears catalog, including yours. Sears was one of biggest retailers in the world and moved these jackets into homes all over the world.

 

[ton312]

Just nabbed this one. Hope it fits!

 

[tmitchell59]

Just nabbed this one. Hope it fits!
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Looks big enough. Low adjustments? Yes, I see them.

 

[dannyk]

40s wool Hercules

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Really like the red and black one. Never been a big fan of wool, but damn I could rock this one.