Militaria: Air Force, Marines, Navy, Army, etc, etc, etc….

[4c]

Got a new jacket… it’s a 1963 sateen field jacket model OG 107. Man is it nice! The quality of the construction is impressive, all super fine long fiber cotton woven really tight. The attention to detail is excellent… overall it’s one of the great military jackets out there. This thing just glows in the sun too!

[jdl1279]

@adam_r:

Saw this great condition looking WWII USN pea coat on eBay, the auction doesn't end until Monday night - it's now out of my price range but thought some of you guys might be interested.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vtg-US-Navy-Pea-Coat-WW2-Reefer-Jacket-1940s-USN-Pea-Coat-WW2-Sz-Large-Clean-/231124130875

The bidding looks a bit iffy to me though - either people are stupid or they've got a mate upping the bid for them.

While that appears to be nice, it's a pea coat and those are officer uniform prices. I could likely get one for a third of that with a bit of patience.

[4c]

Someone tall slim guy should cop these original NOS sateen cargos I just found on ebay…
Waist 27-31 inches. Length is 36 inches.

Hear: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Unissued-Pair-Vietnam-War-Era-1962-Dated-Trousers-Cotton-Sateen-USGI-/151209118843?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2334c40c7b

Note: These are the good ones

Edit: bidding just ended, but seller might repost…

[4c]

USAF Aramid flyer jackets are pretty nice… fire-resistant, durable, and breather surprisingly well for synthetic material. Got this one not too long ago…

[Cutlasshound]

Nice jacket 4c!

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[4c]

Thanks Cutlasshound! Just found out its also super windproof and perfect for layering over the IHSW-10 sweatshirt. Love how flyer’s gear is so perfect for bikes…

[Cutlasshound]

Great alternative to the cpo shirt! Was after a cpo shirt and came across the Korean field shirts which are a fraction of the price. Olive drab material that is 85% wool and 15% wool and is not scratchy and very warm. Great details in the fit too, especially the shoulders. Bargain for fifteen quid. Unissued and apparently from the fifties. I'm a 42" chest and this is a medium. Can't quite do it up but fits perfectly on the shoulders! The large fits ups to a 45" chest!

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[Cutlasshound]

Plus by Korean field shirt I meant us issue for use in Korea! Really chuffed with this!

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[Cutlasshound]

Another pic of the shirt from the front as missed it the first time

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[4c]

Just read something fascinating from left field about their flight jackets…

“Our Flight Jackets are made from the same 10 oz. cotton twill the Japanese military uses to make its uniforms.”  ???
Source: http://leftfieldnyc.com/products/olive-green-twill-flight-jacket

The point is if Japan is still using good cotton twill for it's military than top quality surplus, which is rare nowadays, could be gotten for a small fraction of the cost and it would be brand new and not NOS.
I’ll do some digging, but if anyone knows about this stuff (Especially where to get) please post your info.

That field shirt looks great Cutlasshound.

[Cutlasshound]

I'm def keen to find out more on this! Just had a quick look myself and couldn't find anything…. Only military surplus I could find was WWII stuff. Be great if anyone knows anything more plus cheers for the complement old chap.

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[4c]

Just found this shirt which is a good value + a somewhat rare size: http://www.ebay.com/itm/VIETNAM-U-S-OG-107-FATIGUE-SHIRT-OG-Cotton-Sateen-1974-dated-Size-15-1-2-x-35-/281259859114?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item417c64dcaa
Have one just like this (even in same size) and it’s the best quality shirt I currently own. It has Selvedge fabric, good stitching, nice fit, and long fiber cotton sateen; its good quality for sure.

I would guess that it fits like an IH large to X-Large.

Size measurements off mine which is tagged same size:
Shoulder-17.5
P2P-22
Arm-26
Length-29
Bottom opening-22.5

This stuff is seriously good but sizing info is hard to come by, so I’m hoping to help out with this so someone can enjoy this as much as I enjoy mine…

About Japanese military gear: Funny, all I can find is WWII stuff too, hmmm….  I’ll just keep searching and post if I find out anything…

[4c]

Did I mention it stands?  Well, it does….

[4c]

I’ve been looking at military footwear and wanted to get your opinions and thoughts on the best military sneakers/boots made and/or available.

Here are some interesting ones I found:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-US-MILITARY-Issue-M7984-9-Mountain-Ski-Boots-NEW-10-5-E-/191104694123?pt=US_Men_s_Shoes&hash=item2c7eba376b

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1-Pr-of-New-Non-Issued-U-S-Military-Navy-Seal-Gray-Swim-Shoes-8430-00-551-0526-/221393873009?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item338c1a6871

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Original-Sports-Bundesehr-Running-Shoes-Mens-Sneaker-/390716003381?pt=UK_Collectables_Militaria_LE&var=&hash=item5af87d1435

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vietnam-War-Vietcong-NVA-combat-boots-NVA-issue-field-shoes-/380862752436?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item58ad3066b4

[4c]

Been falling in love with rings from wwII… 
Hope to get one someday. Here are some pictures of ones:

[seanocono]

I love those rings, too – and maybe this is just me -- but I feel like the only people who should wear those are the people who have earned the right (served in the Navy).

[4c]

Maybe… I rather like the idea of casting some rings myself in that style, but without the USN and other writing. I’ve worked bronze before and done just fine… bet I could do silver too. Need to take classes on casting with silver. So this is how I am trying to convince myself I need one.

[Chris]

@seanocono:

I love those rings, too – and maybe this is just me -- but I feel like the only people who should wear those are the people who have earned the right (served in the Navy).

It's not just you.

[Cutlasshound]

Ditto!

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[Seul]

Yep… Gotta earn those wings...