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Might be one and the same. It seems like this was definitely a "giveaway" jacket, as opposed to a shelf item, based on the bits I'm hearing.

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Interesting. There may well have been 2 or more Paramount version jackets. The one referred to in the write up talks of it begin modeled after Lee Keppler's pattern. This one is an A2 style. It wouldn't surprise me. Just think how many licensed hat variants they had on the shelves back then. I wond...

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Funny thing is that I just got one of these in my possession. A friend of mine won it at a bookstore during the release of LC on VHS in the late '80s. It's a bomber jacket, but not screen accurate by any stretch. I have yet to find an image of another of these anywhere else in my internet searches. ...

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Neat find! Given that you can get quality safety razor blades for cheap, I'm not sure this would be a necessary device to use, but the concept is cool. I wonder how well it would actually work?

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Hollowpond wrote:I need to put new ones up. It's been broken in from all the wear it got this winter and it just gained character. It looks even better!

I took the liberty of posting the photo of you in your jacket as you requested, Trav.

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You want picks? Here ya go.

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Yep! It's back on page 26. ;-)

EDIT: I just noticed that it's on page 11 on the laptop view, versus 26 on my Tapatalk on my phone!

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David brought back to life a vintage beater featherweight felt hat of mine several years ago and it still looks awesome. It's my go-to summer felt. There may actually be pics of it earlier in this thread.

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Beautiful hats! I really like the homburg.

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Wow! Those look nice! I'm going to have to put these on my radar!

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Because he continually helped any and everyone here who ever asked his advice with no thoughts of ever putting himself on a pedestal, continuously contributed to the dialog and discourse for the sake of finding truth, even if he discovered he was wrong in his initial thinking (and was gladly humbled...

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First of all, I have no dogs in this fight, but I wanted to point out something based on simple logic. John, you state that once you become a vendor, "your status as a fan or member doesn't hold anymore once you get the vendor status" and also that "There's no respect from vendor to v...

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Looks similar to the basic British Pattern 37 web haversack. The Mk VII gas mask bag was part of this web kit, so yes, it's a perfect "big brother" alternative to what Indy carried. I don't know what this one looks like on the back, but I have an original WWII haversack that I use often wh...

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Hey, Dave! I'm FINALLY posting pics! This is the vintage Knox Vagabond Dave literally brought back from the dead for me. It was in awful shape (I bought it for five bucks years ago as a hat to experiment on) but had the most incredibly paper-thin felt, the absolute thinnest I've ever come across. I ...

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I've always liked these trousers as good close-enoughs and all around pants. The only difference is that I usually pay about 50 bucks less, as I find them often enough in thrift stores.

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They remind me of Art Fawcett's hats, especially the bow work and color combinations.

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Nice collection!

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That's funny, did I ever tell you that my legal name is Bink? Honest! :- :BD: Hmmmm! :-k "Bink" and "Honest" used in the same post. :-s Weird! LJT :lol: You made that a second! It MUST be true! :lol: My address is 1060 West Addison. http://css3playground.com/images/elwood.jpg

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Bink sized.

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They're not all Indys, but does this count? This was the last time I took a photo inventory about a year and a half ago—and I still ended up leaving some out—but I've acquired a few more hats since then. :- It really is a sickness. :lol: http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5098/5588308787_1df9d61f71_z.jpg

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Most excellent, David! Also of note, I have a hat en route to me from him. I sent a vintage Knox Vagabond in desperate need of a rebuild, and from what he tells me, it turned out great. I will be certain to post pics when I get it. And no, it's not an Indy hat, so this may be indicative of the type ...

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Gorak wrote:Thanks guys, no worries..not changing a thing. I fell in love with the shape and color just as it was and when it fit perfect, I knew it was perfect for me!

Good man!

bink, President of the Don't Cut Up Vintage Hats Society.

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Nice acquisition! Don't change a thing on it!

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My guess is because they may not have been asked formally. This looks more like a wink and nod to them than an outright asked permission to use their logo.

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Actually the MkIV was used up through WWII and even by police forces thereafter in some countries. The MkIV remained in service until 1963 alongside the Enfield No. 2 Mk I revolver (which was almost completely identical, except for being made by a different manufacturer).

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A basic Google image search brought up this:

I guess the Aldens were "close enough."

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Nor do I in the least.

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Heck, I know I never asked for one, and as Michaelson pointed out, I declined having one sent to me. We didn't offer you for free, we offered an exchange which you rejected because you didn't want to part with your jacket. It is true that I didn't wish to part with my jacket, but it is also true th...

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Bill Kelso is not used to getting anything for free. We were going to pay, or stop using the art if were asked to. I repeat Mr Kredepops never contacted us before. That certainly contradicts this: I've written to them, asking for some sort of compensation or that they at least stop using my art. Yo...

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I'd assume that the schedule is just pushed back an extra two weeks. For instance, if you were given an initial time of six weeks, I'd expect it in eight. I'm sure David will clarify, if need be.

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It's a great site. I've dealt with them before (they have far more than just military vintage) and found them to be friendly and helpful. The caveat is that a good deal of the military items are in smaller sizes, which means the more popular the size, the rarer the piece, and the better the conditio...

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I like the look of the Frye boots over the Red Wings, personally.

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Frye boots have a high reputation for quality. I don't think you could go wrong with them!

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Congrats on your hat! I'm glad you enjoy it.

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He's ALIVE!!!

Nice to see you pop in, Lee.

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Someone posted about this a couple months ago. It might be in the MotB sweater thread. It reminds me of a vintage '20s sweater I have. If I had the extra coin, I would've picked one up. I like the looks of it, and if it's anything like my vintage sweater, it'll be warm!

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Actually, I just saw some good options at Target for under 15 bucks which would work just as well, if not better!

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I have an Eastman Rough Wear 27752 repro, and I love that jacket. I admit that I like the historical label they included, but looking at my jacket right now, they also placed a nice "Manufactured by Eastman" label right under the flap of the pocket. It can be easily spotted when you look i...

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Now, concerning the label, B&N didn't even made the jacket in the first place... So what's the problem with respecting someone else's work. Tony also copied a jacket with a B&N label, but that doesn't seems to be a problem to you. Tony never copied the physical, copyrighted B&N label , ...

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Heck, compared to several years ago! Just asking them questions about officers pinks back then (and asking for a photo) was met with rude and unhelpful interactions on their part, and why I didn't bother to give them my business. But if they're finally turning around to see that customer service IS ...

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I once had the sunbody palm hat you show a picture of. It is shapeable with water, but it doesn't accept sharp angles very well. I also found the hat to be uncomfortably heavy on my head. The brim is wider than an Indy hat, too. Keep in mind, though, that working in your environment is more about ha...

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Why, imagine that—it's on the main gear site! Who knew?
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riothamus wrote: Normally I'd agree with you, but I got tired of my Peters Bros straw not working in the rain.

Keep in mind that no straw hat was designed to be a rain hat!

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If it's pumpkin flavor, absolutely nothing.

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Mitch, you're almost as bad as he is! [-X Don't encourage him! :-k Think of poor Dejah :- ... trapped :anxious: in sunny California with an imported :shock: madman... LJ Don't pity her. She knew what she was in for and went in willingly. Besides, she chuckled at the joke when we found the ice cream...

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Couldn't help it.

If I could've found a way to fit my feet into two cartons, it would've been funnier.

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What, you were expecting something else?

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