What are liberty cuffs?
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The Great Flight Jacket Thread (wearing/buying Leather, NOMEX, WEP jackets/patches)
- Thread starter Lt_SNA_USMC
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Old school sailor liberty uniform adornment. I think they primarily an asiatic fleet thing back when wearing a uniform on liberty was a requirement. To stand out and have some individuality Sailors would have designs sewn on the inside of cuffs of their sleeve and then turn them out so the designs could be seen once they were away from Mom. Designs were typical sailor fare like dragons, serpents, mermaids, etc. Liberty cuffs were also apparently strictly forbidden so you had to get a good tailor who could see them on so that the Chief couldn't tell they were there. Steve McQueen has some in Sand Pebbles (@robav8r provided the shot above).
Ahh. Don't remember the term, but do remember seeing it on some salty senior POs in the 80s, Pacific Fleet.
Only one of the coolest Navy traditions. For the uninitiated: http://navycollector.com/Navy_Traditions.htm
Also, you can still buy them: https://theboatswainsmatestore.com/collections/liberty-cuffs?page=1
HDND
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Anyone use www.flightjacket.com to get patches sewn and side pockets opened? If anyone knows a good place in Lemoore or a reputable company to ship to let me know thanks
Isn’t that the place that does the bloodchits and hand pocket alterations for leather jackets?
Yes, it is.
Side question, anyone know a good place in Pensacola to repair the wrist cuffs (both of mine have gotten torn over the years)? Wings n things out the front gate does not replace those...
Not sure about Pcola, but I used this place: https://www.uswings.com. You have to ship your jacket, but it is a relatively quick turn.
Had my cuffs and waist replaced on my jacket. Very good quality. They also do a great job of sewing on leather patches, conditioning the leather, as well as interior lining replacement.
I had mine done here…they did a good job.
Knit Cuff Replacement | LeatherCareUSA.com
Replace the knit cuffs on your leather jacket.
leathercareusa.com
As of a few months ago they were, dudes from my squadron bought jackets from there while in Turkey.
Thanks, it must only be their website then.