The British Leather Jerkin
Article about: Hi Guys, these were a really popular item of uniform, designed for winter use. First worn in the Great War and they were made again throughout WW2. Postwar examples were even made from man m
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Re: The British Leather Jerkin
Hey Gary,
Most impressive! The Indian one educates me nicely Thanks
René
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Hi Gary, thanks for showing them. ![cool](https://www.warrelics.eu/forum/images/smilies/sigpic741_5.gif)
I trust the WW1 example is US made?
Cheers, Ade.
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Hi Ade,
Yes I believe the WWI is a US made jerkin but to be honest I have not yet researched it so don't know it for certain. Conversely the tag is in a US style and I have never heard of a Boston Depot in the UK!
Cheers
Gary
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Adrian Stevenson
Hi Gary, thanks for showing them.
I trust the WW1 example is US made?
Cheers, Ade.
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Blackpowder44
My Indian leather jerkin, quite small maybe for somebody not more than 5 foot 6 ins. John.
Very impressed
May I ask for a closer shot of the liner? for comparison.
René
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Gary Cain
Here is the Indian pattern.
May I ask for a close up of the liner?
René
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Blackpowder44
My Indian leather jerkin, quite small maybe for somebody not more than 5 foot 6 ins. John.
Looks as though it has no wool liner, am I correct?
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Hello,
I am away from my shop at the moment but I will post interior shots for you later and yes there is no wool liner on the Indian patterns.
Cheers
Gary
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reneblacky
Looks as though it has no wool liner, am I correct?
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