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WW2 & Vietnam-soldier decorated duffle's and luggage at the PCC this morning. Felix came home (.)(.).

TYPE A-2

WW2 A-2 russet horse hide leather bomber with cotton lining~from LBC this weekend-I never see them in this condition-a few holes in cuffs/waist band but otherwise perfect. Pilot identified through the name tag as John W Worsdell Jr...I'm not sure what the information on the inside of the pocket flap is-perhaps the ship/plane?. I like the concealed snap down collar and pocket flaps on these-also a slimmer cut...it was one of those purchases where you are surrounded by a few lads waiting for you to put the item back down (flea markets = public dressing rooms)...no I don't want to sell it.

In house relative (summer flying jacket) here.

A-2 in detail here.

Lloyd Oliver

WW2 Navajo code talker Lloyd Oliver dies aged 87~more here.

Navajo Code Talker story~ here.

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WW2 Second Infantry Div patch, riding the shoulder of a HBT jacket from Rose Bowl last week.

JACKET HERRINGBONE TWILL 00-7 SPECIAL Pattern Date Jully 15 1944 P.O 22673- Dated May 4, 1945. THE POWERS MFG. CO Spec. No. P.O.D. No45E Philadelphia Q.M Depot.

Jackets,Summer Flying

One of the more interestingly tailored military jackets I've found at the flea's, light weight khaki cotton (no epaulettes!)- slim fit with gusset sleeves, shawl collar & talon zipper. WW2?-from PCC last weekend.

USN Deck Jacket

WW2 USN deck jacket from Rose Bowl, great wear & repairs on this one, washed out from olive drab to bone and covered with the metallic patina of mechanical duties.

*ps-it don't look this good on me.

Remembrance Day/Veterans Day

My Grandfather George on Patrol in Mount Tambu, New Guinea in 1943, my Aunt thinks the shot was taken shortly after a battle with Malaria, which would account for his gauntly appearance. Via Australian War Memorial-thanks sis.

George in finer days here and here.

PCC/11/09

PCC loot from last weekend. Beautiful Mexican Serape, fine wool & weave. WW2 Indigo denim pullover work shirt, nice fade-wear, I love the side entry pockets on this jacket (which have been transplanted on some bad contemporary garments of late). Vintage matchbooks. Natural canvas duck apron, 1940's. 1980's Lanvin for Les (shoulder pad surgery requested). WW2 HBT daisey mae. In house relatives here, here and here.

Field Essentials

Deadstock WW2 issue repair & replace items from PCC this weekend.

The Sift

Layers of patches at the PCC today, admired but not acquired, good things found north of the display cases...to be posted soon.

Mix Bowl

Rose Bowl finds from today: Japanese vegetable dye Boro textile/handmade Chollo cactus, plywood sconces/HG Wells, Berkeley paperback collection/Russian cotton twill army hat with biro initials/1940's Hanes undershirt/deadstock 1950's forest green Penny's, Pilgrim pocket T-shirt/ early Allto bent birch stool (1940's) with cue chalk colored linoleum/1970's The Tombs, 1789, sweat shirt. A full rucksack.

Baby He's A Wolf

WOLF poem/ballad/warning by Hug, from PCC. Click for a larger/legible view.