Buzz Rickson's BR43041 WWII Model

Buzz Rickson's BR43041 WWII Model
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Lot No. BR43041 / WORLD WAR II WAIST OVERALLS

【Description】
This model recreates the simplified design from the early 1940s during the war. Due to the outbreak of World War II, various detail changes were forced upon manufacturers due to material controls, including changes to pocket linings, buttons, and the omission of rivets. Furthermore, in regulations issued by the War Production Board in August 1942, the attachment of belt loops was excluded, and more than nine bar tacks and rivets were prohibited. After these regulations, one bar tack at the crotch, four rivets on the front pockets, and four hidden rivets became significant clues to identifying the "WWII Model."

"FOR THE DURATION" on the flasher means "for the duration of the war," indicating the specification changes due to material controls until the war's end. In the 1940s, the U.S. government presented an E-pennant, meaning "Excellent," to companies that produced outstanding military supplies, honoring their achievements. Buzz Rickson's served as a flight jacket contractor during the war and received the E-pennant, which is realized in this dream flasher.

【Detail Details】
Iron, arabesque-patterned donut buttons. Rivets are omitted on the coin pocket due to wartime material controls. The label shrinks significantly when heated, so care is required when handling it. Original selvedge denim is used. The back yoke has a height difference between the left and right sides, creating a rich texture. Olive-colored herringbone twill is used. The selvedge can be confirmed inside the pockets. The stitching above the hidden rivets is usually a bar tack, but the main seam is a characteristic of the WWII model. The original 13.6oz. denim has a rough texture.

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