I purchased this item as a cheaper option for a B-10 as I couldn't beat the price. My only complaint is the USAAF decal on the left sleeve is a bit lower than it should be. When I contacted WPG, they said this item was more of a fashion piece, not meant as a reproduction piece. I look forward to cold weather so I can be worm wearing this jacket.
Somers
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US
Fantastic!!!
(2020-08-16)
The jacket arrived very quickly!!! This jacket is incredibly well made, the mouton is very soft and best if all it fits like it was tailored for me. This jacket is an incredible value!!!
Webber
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CA
Perfect deal for the money!
(2020-07-31)
Honestly, I didn't expect too much from a B-10 for under USD 100...I got the jacket basically as "canvas" for one of my upcoming jacket patching and painting projects... But I was pleasantly surprised: It is well constructed, no loose threads hanging around the seams, it wears pretty comfortable. Make no mistake, for a proper B-10 copy the jacket misses the correct alpaca lining, the wristlets should be seamless, the side-entry pockets are wrong, t doesn't have amakers' label....
Wristlets are tight and of a good quality. The pockets' side entry can easily be closed with a few stitches, and, as some have mentioned: the original alpaca lining is perfect for an air trip to Wilhelmshaven at 20,000 ft but too warm for everyday use. The size is a little more modern than originals or high-end repros....which is a perfect thing for me , as I like the little extra in length. Somebody mentioned that the jacket runs small...maybe, if compared to modern blouson-style jacket. Compared to the above mentioned high-end repros, WPG's B-10 is...well, not really larger, but just a bit more comfortable. For the price, this jacket is "the perfect deal"! I took one star off for the two things that could be easily fixed for the next production run: side entries and seamed wristlets.
Somers - US