Buzz Rickson's L2B Jacket - Sage Green
Buzz Rickson's
Regular price £449.99
The Type L-2B was a definitive edition to the light-zone category. It was standard USAF issue until replaced by the CWU 36/P jacket in the late 1970's. The essential differences between the L-2A and L-2B are colour and the way the size is format is indicated on the label: L-2B’s were changed to Sage Green from USAF BLUE, and the sizing format changed to S, M, L & XL.
Size specs. were also changed to create a roomier fit, and the composition of the nylon outer fabric was changed to 2/2 heavy nylon twill from 1/3 twill. Additionally the lining material was changed to wool-and-rayon from a wool-and-nylon blend.
MATERIAL :Mil spec. 2/2 Heavy Nylon Twill
COLOUR :Sage Green
LINING :Wool 35% Rayon 65% Double Face Brushed
KNIT PARTS :Mil spec. 100% Wool
ZIP :Crown Aluminium Auto Lock
SNAP :Mil spec. Brass Black Oxidized
LABEL :Tops Apparel Mfg. Co., Inc.
