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B 10 Flight Jacket Factory Legacy Fur Collar
DESCRIPTION
- B-10 FLIGHT JACKET/(STAGG COAT Factory, White Label Edition)
- The B-10 Flight Jacket was designed as a lightweight replacement for earlier leather flight jackets.
- Early in World War II, the U.S. military heavily used leather flight jackets, such as the A-2 and B-3.
- However, these jackets were heavy, difficult to clean, and became even heavier in damp conditions.
- To address these issues, the U.S.
- Army began developing a new type of jacket.
- The B-10 jacket's outer shell was typically made of cotton or nylon, with an inner lining filled with wool or other synthetic materials.
- This made the jacket lighter than its leather counterparts, easier to maintain, and provided excellent warmth.
- The development philosophy of the B-10 Flight Jacket was to offer a more practical and easier-to-maintain option for aviators.
- Its design prioritized the comfort and warmth needs of pilots in flight.
- Simple and functional, without excessive decoration, it emphasized utility.
- The B-10 was widely used during WWII, particularly in the European theater.
- Introduced in the mid-war period, it likely saw action in major operations such as the Normandy Landings and Operation Dragoon.
- This year, GIZEMO presents the classic WWII B-10 Flight Jacket as part of its Factory Legacy series.
- In our view, "authentic reproduction" goes beyond simply replicating the original contractor's name or changing labels.
- It represents a more rigorous and thorough approach to restoration—capturing not just the form, but the very essence of the original.
- For this authentic reproduction of the B-10, we have refined numerous details:
- The sateen fabric has been adjusted to be softer, and the olive green hue has been recalibrated to closely match the original wartime texture.
- The pocket flap shape has been corrected, and the epaulet shape and stitching revised.
- The zipper uses an original-style brass CONMAR #5, notable for its unique shape.
- The wool rib-knit cuffs and hem have been highly replicated.
- We spent a year refining the wool ribbing to find the perfect balance between authenticity and elasticity, recreating the distinctive raised texture of the period.
- The arm insignia patch has been omitted.
- The bottom hem is slightly tapered, and the placket rib-knit section has been lengthened.
- From the finished product, these subtle refinements are precisely executed, approaching what we consider perfection.
- The embroidered label replicates the STAGG COAT factory, adhering to the authentic reproduction standard.
- The white STAGG COAT label was particularly distinctive for its time.
DÉTAILS
Marque
Gizemo
Catégorie
Jackets
Matière
Cotton
Origine
Finland
Couleur
White
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