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somepriest
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Greetings,

 

I am new to the site and figured I would start with a question as you all are the specialists in this field.

I have this relic in my closet and wanted to know if you all have seen anything like it. It is by no means is the normal "patch-work" of a Marine flight jacket, but a patch is there none-the-less.

The jacket liner is well worn, but fortunately the leather is still supple and not brittle.

So...do I leave it alone or send it for a refurb? Interestingly enough it has the signature smell of tobacco and sweat...;)

 

Thank you.

 

Priest

 

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phantomfixer

I would leave it alone...your jacket though... is there anything under the collar, Not a G-1 guy but looks to be 1950s period..looks like a nice hide...enjoy it..

 

Not sure about the white tag on the side lining...might mark it as a post war civilian made jacket

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Is there a painted USN or US under the collect. If so, what color is it. If not, is USN perforated next to the zipper on the gas flap? Is there a size tag in he front right pocket? If so, what does it say? The bulldog is an unofficial USMC patch and not regulation as far as I know.

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There are no USN or US markings under the collar or perforation on the gas flap. I checked that as well. Wish I could say yes to that question.

Phantomfixer...the white tag is actually tear in the liner. The white pocket lining is showing through. No tags on the interior.

Stony...I will check the pocket tonight.

 

Priest

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How far back did the civilian manufacture of these jackets go. 50's, 60's? There are no tags anywhere on the jacket to respond to Stony, pockets or otherwise.

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There are no USN or US markings under the collar or perforation on the gas flap. I checked that as well. Wish I could say yes to that question.

Phantomfixer...the white tag is actually tear in the liner. The white pocket lining is showing through. No tags on the interior.

Stony...I will check the pocket tonight.

 

Priest

 

Some times the USN under the collar is hard to see,especially the ones done in black.I have one that you cant see it as its very faint and blends in with the dark collar

 

The waist band looks like an earlier bi-directional weave

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Doyler,

 

I'll take a look. It's got some heavy use, but that could just be from someone who picked it up from a Vet way back when. I just don't know. Smells like it has some miles on it. In any case, thanks for the inputs.

 

Priest

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