IJN Pilots Jacket and IJA Pilots Pants
Article about: This was the last big pickup from yesterday.... Would REALLY like anyones input on these as it is way out of my area of expertise. Especially translating the mfg labels. Regards, Michael 1)
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Hi Michael-san,
I' m very concern about the IJN pilot top jacket.
It's a Yokosuka Depot manufactured example. Dated 1945, not sure about the month, size 1.
Someone added an IJA Wing Badge post war.
The home defense Rising Sun Arm patch might be a fake one, just to raise up the characteristics.
Is it silk?
The IJA pants are fine.
Size 3
Dated 1944
Tokyo factory manufactured.
Regards,
Taka
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SHINDENKAI
Hi Michael-san,
I' m very concern about the IJN pilot top jacket.
It's a Yokosuka Depot manufactured example. Dated 1945, not sure about the month, size 1.
Someone added an IJA Wing Badge post war.
The home defense Rising Sun Arm patch might be a fake one, just to raise up the characteristics.
Is it silk?
The IJA pants are fine.
Size 3
Dated 1944
Tokyo factory manufactured.
Regards,
Taka
Thanks Taka-San.
Do you mean the arm patch? If so it appears to be silk but very damaged and brittle.
Also do you mean the jacket is fake? Or are you saying
a) that the jacket is legit but the wings and badge are added later or fake or
b) the whole jacket is post war fake?
My dealer friend generally has a great eye and of all the things I've bought from him only one (an EK 2nd class) had a mixture of opinions. If its bad he will let me return it.
Thanks for your help!
Michael
"Please", Thank You" and proper manners appreciated
My greatest fear is that one day I will die and my wife will sell my guns for what I told her I paid for them
"Don't tell me these are investments if you never intend to sell anything" (Quote: Wife)
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Hi Michael-san,
The IJN pilot jacket is war time original, however might need hand on inspection on the arm patch. Is there another sign of patch on the other arm or even at the back? (Thread holes)
You can keep the stuff, but might need to negotiate for lower price, just my opinion.
Regards,
Taka
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SHINDENKAI
Hi Michael-san,
The IJN pilot jacket is war time original, however might need hand on inspection on the arm patch. Is there another sign of patch on the other arm or even at the back? (Thread holes)
You can keep the stuff, but might need to negotiate for lower price, just my opinion.
Regards,
Taka
whew....I'm ok with an added patch if the jacket is at least original. I see what could be a couple of small holes on the back (no thread left) but nothing on the other sleeve. That said, the arm patch looks really old and the inside stitching is much better than the pilot wings stitching so probably done at a different time. Price wasn't cheap but not too bad either and included the pants. Will go back to my friend.
Thanks!
M
"Please", Thank You" and proper manners appreciated
My greatest fear is that one day I will die and my wife will sell my guns for what I told her I paid for them
"Don't tell me these are investments if you never intend to sell anything" (Quote: Wife)
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Yes, aviation wings ( never worn on flight suits) & arm flag added post war
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Jareth
Yes, aviation wings ( never worn on flight suits) & arm flag added post war
Thanks Jareth,
Would it be best to remove the wings and / or flag. Or just leave them be.
Regards
Michael
"Please", Thank You" and proper manners appreciated
My greatest fear is that one day I will die and my wife will sell my guns for what I told her I paid for them
"Don't tell me these are investments if you never intend to sell anything" (Quote: Wife)
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I'd leave it as is now. Removing the insignia might leave tiny but visible stitch holes. Some fabrics , such as wool etc, these holes disappear. If anything I'd remove breast wings
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Jareth
I'd leave it as is now. Removing the insignia might leave tiny but visible stitch holes. Some fabrics , such as wool etc, these holes disappear. If anything I'd remove breast wings
Will leave it all as is then... Fabric appears to be a silk cotton mix and is very thin.
"Please", Thank You" and proper manners appreciated
My greatest fear is that one day I will die and my wife will sell my guns for what I told her I paid for them
"Don't tell me these are investments if you never intend to sell anything" (Quote: Wife)
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