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How to spot the difference between an original M-422a and a repro?


grogsie_86
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Hi guys, need some help.

 

How can I tell the difference (besides wear) from an original Gordon and Ferguson WW2 M-422a, and one of the Gordon and Ferguson repros? is it a contract number thing? The label on the repro has nothing I can see that would tell it apart from a vintage one.

 

Please help! Photos below.

 

Thanks

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The label is a dead giveaway. The one you posted pictures of is an original. The repros don't look anything like that. The one made by Eastman has "Eastman" on their label with a white tag sewn off to the side.

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You might do better to post this in the "aviation" section rather than the World War I section of the forum. You'll get a better response as this is most definitely a World War II Naval Aviator's jacket.

 

Allan

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