Crown, M41 Chevron 1st Model Zipper
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Crown, #5, M41 Chevron 1st Model, Type II, Open End Zipper, Brown Tape, 60.5cm, NOS
Crown Chevron Zipper is the outstanding beautiful zipper since the zipper was developed in 1891. Type II Teeth, M41 type with characteristic slider, NOS(New Old Stock) from 1941-42!!
Crown Zipper
Manufacturer: The Spool Cotton Company
Year of Manufacture: 1941-42
Zip Teeth:
• Width: 6.2mm, #5
• Material: Alloy mainly composed of zinc
• Design & manufacturing method: CROWN 1st model with the unique teeth shape called Chevron Style are heat-bonded to the tape directly by die casting (high pressure casting) and after that It is built up in a complicated process of being plated by the metal threads woven along the teeth. Its legendary graceful style never stop fascinated to fascinate many Zipper fans.
Note) Refer to the photo
• Type II Teeth: One of the variations in Chevron Type Teeth. Teeth's outer side is slightly longer than its inner side, which is designed, so when closed, Teeth looks slightly straighter than regular model. The production age, purpose of use, and all are the same as the regular model.
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Zip Tape:
• Width:19mm
• Color: Russet Brown
• Material: Cotton Woven Tape
Zip Slider:
• Design: Art Deco style slider design, often seen in 30's crafts.
• Lock Method: Spring Pin locking
• Manufacturing method: Die-cast with a nickel-plated finish
• M41 slider: There is a border of about 1 mm width on the upper edge (front and back) of the slider body.
Note) Refer to the Photo
Zip Retainer/End Box:
• Manufacturing method: Die-cast with a nickel-plated finish
Zip Length: 60.5cmcm
Note:
Please be aware that zipper is New Old Stock from 1940-41, may have minor discolorations on the tapes and minor rusts on metal parts.
Various Purposes for Repair:
• A-2, B-3, B-6, D-1, A-3 Trousers, AN-J-4………
Note) It has a wide range of uses due to its length that can be used for almost all AAF / NAVY leather clothing during the War.
Referral use case for Type II Teeth: A-2 Rough Wear Clo, W535ac 23380, Dec. 26. 1941
Referral use case for M41 Slider: A-2 Bronco Mfg., Corp. W535ac 29191, May 18th 1942
Condition: NOS (New Old Stock)
Item #: 95-02-4148-E
Size: 60.5cm (Zip Length)
Yen 25,800