Handpainted WWII Deck Coat

[CRAZYBUBBA]

More show and tell!

This is a WWII USN jacket owned by someone who later served in the Airforce (one it was formed) and continued to use his old jacket, or so I think. It's got a painted back, the name of the owner on the sleeve and his group squad's insignia. Check it out:

PS: You guys should post more in non-T-shirt categories. I'm starting to feel like a spammer

[jimmyj]

Spam away! wicked...what was the fate of the bomber jacket? this one's gotta go up on the bay!?

[CRAZYBUBBA]

This one I found at work so it'll be shipping in a bale this month and up for sale in Manhattan circa late February.

I listed the other jacket with a first bid at $750. I was looking at good glass display cases but I think I may be better off donating it to my Alma Mater or an aviation museum than selling it for a bargain.

[hermosavtg]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi ... 0467322538
Pretty similar. I'd guess yours would do better since its in better condition, and its got that sweet custom paintjob on the back.

[CRAZYBUBBA]

Yup, it looks like the same jacket. Hermosa, you have a great knack for finding these things on ebay.

[Frank]

The archivist in me says that should be in a museum...

[CRAZYBUBBA]

The archivist in me says that should be in a museum...

Sandwich artist, archivist, vintage enthusiast, you're a man of many hats.

[Frank]

i'll add those titles to my business card!