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Finds and Deals - Leather Jacket Edition

3.14nche

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Vanson Comet size 42
410€
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jchance

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Yes, I believe that is proof enough. I thought Roughwear was patent holder based on my RW jacket having the patent applied for tag. Turns out it is RW. I think the Admiral Byrd connection is made with this information. Making leather jackets with a reference to a famous expedition/person makes marketing sense to me.

The Admiral Byrd label was often paired with the Montgomery Ward label showing connection with RW Clothing as a producer for MW jackets.

I’m not fully convinced that Roughwear made Admiral Byrd jackets. As a patent holder, Roughwear could have licensed its patent out to other makers (CSC, LA Sportogs) for a fee, so other makers could use its patent. It’s a possibility (50-50 I’d say), which means it’s no definitive proof.

For example, are the followings not the two-way pocket made by CSC?

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How about something different? Jacket by Rich-Sher was made by Novelty Sportswear, not Roughwear

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