This NOS Talon zipper can be seen often on the wartime Clothing such as M38 & M41 Field Jackets, USN N-4 Field Jackets, Coat Para. Jumper & etc..
New Old stock from 1942 to 1943!!

Manufacturer: Talon Inc.
Era of Manufacture: Approx.1942-43
Zip Teeth:
• Width: 6.2mm, #5
• Material: Alloy of Iron mainly
Note) Brass and nickel silver which were main zipper material were designated on the list of wartime critical items in 1942. Most of zip makers were forced to switch to making zippers made of alloys mainly composed of iron and zinc. These zippers are called Wartime Zippers.
Zip Tape:
• Width:20mm
• Color: Khaki
• Material: Cotton 100%
Zip Slider:
• Interlocking
• Material: Alloy of Iron mainly
• Nickel plating
Zip Retainer/End Box:
• Die Cast
Various Purposes for Repair:
• M38 & M41 Field Jackets, USN N-4 Field Jackets, Coat Para. Jumper & etc..
Zip Length: 50cm
Note: Zip length is mesured from upper end of a top stop to lower end of a retainer/end Box, does not include an extra tape length at the top and may have a difference of about 5mm at each zippers.
Condition: NOS
The zipper is New Old Stock from more than 70 years ago, may have minor discolorations on the tapes and minor rusts on metal parts.