PINK CAMO
Designed to be worn over the uniform and webbing in the event of a gas attack.
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BIBENDUM VS STAY PUFT MARSHMALLOW MAN
A cross between the Ghostbusters Stay Puft Marshmallow Man and Michelin’s Bibendum.
Read MoreMASLAND REVISITED
Unlike other outdoor clothing companies, Masland came to it relatively late.
Read MoreTHE ‘BEACH BOYS’ – 1st BEACH BATTALION
This US Navy Mackinaw coat has ‘1st Beach Battalion’ stencil stamped on its lining.
Read MoreTHE ARROW POINTS THE WAY
Kicking off our final boots triptych, here is something for the ladies.
Read MoreON THE ROAD
Based on the wartime Royal Navy short shawl-collared duffle coats, this civilian ladies version dates from the 1950s.
Read MoreEXISTENCILISM
Not to be confused with the more famous philosophy movement, and the likes of Camus, Sartre and Kierkegaard.
Read MoreCOCKLESHELL HEROES
This one has the broad arrow on the label and interestingly is dated 1953.
Read MoreHOW TO TACKLE A GIBSON GIRL
These USAAF World War II-era survival radio transmitters were given the nickname because of their “hourglass” shape.
Read MoreGOOD THINGS COME IN TWO’S
While three’s a crowd, some things are just better in pairs.
Read MoreKEEP THEM FLYING!
Some recent finds inspired the following…
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