What is a "collar stand"?

[Jeff M]

I see this term used on some A2 designs, don't know what it is. Can I get some enlightenment please?

 

[Tomasso]

A collar has two basic components: Stand (band) and leaf. Whether made with one or two piece construction the stand/band refers to the point where the collar is folded. Stand/band height (front and rear) is integral to a proper collar fit, no matter the garment.

 

[Peacoat]

To visualize a collar stand, think Mandarin collar, or, on a motorcycle jacket, a cafe racer type collar. That would be the collar stand in a jacket in which a stand is used. The collar is then attached to the stand. A simpler construction method is to attach the collar directly to the body of the jacket. The collar itself would serve as a stand as it comes up from the jacket body.

Some A-2s used the collar stand construction and others just attached directly to the body of the jacket. The difference isn't readily apparent unless one is looking at the specific type of collar construction used in a particular jacket. Nothing to be overly concerned with.

 

[Maj.Nick Danger]

It's a strip of leather roughly 1 inch wide, (with lining) between the collar proper and the body of the jacket. It simply served to raise the collar up some, and prevent it from curling under which looks shabby. I think they did away with them eventually to save time and material in constructing A2s in large quantities.
More info here,.....
http://www.lostworldsinc.com/A-2_Horsehide_Leather_Flight_Jacket_Stand.htm
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[Jeff M]

Thanks all. Got it.

 

[scotrace]

This is a collar stand on an A2 jacket.

 

[listenone]

#6 is right, thanks