EASTMAN Type G-1 Leather Flight Jacket Brown Size 46 NWT

Description: This is a genuine Eastman leather flight jacket. You know the name means quality! This is a little large on me, and the exchange window closed. Better someone else gets some use out of it than it sit in my closet! Aside from the standard info from the manufacturer's website, here's what is important: other than a great leather smell, there are no odors that should not be present. No cuff pulls, leather scratches, moth damage, etc. Comes from a non-smoking home. I only tried it on to determine fit, and it has never been worn outside of my house. I did my best to represent measurements, so see photos and judge for yourself. Ask any questions you have prior to buying as there will be no returns accepted on this item. Should you want any additional pictures, please request them. Pit to pit: 23.5"Shoulder: 19" inside, 21" to where sleeve attaches to shoulder (note, this style has a bi-swing pleated back which makes this extra comfortable to wear!)Back: 27" Sleeve: 27" From manufacturer's website: DESCRIPTIONBy 1947 the M422A had become the G-1. This tried and tested design from WWII continued to be standard issue for the Navy aviator. In fact, it continues to be issued right up to present day - albeit more of a status symbol now than a functional piece of equipment.It went through several spec changes throughout its history, but the basic design hasn't changed very much. The first version (spec 55J14) maintained the same quality of materials as its predecessor, such as; veg-tanned Goatskin for shell; rayon for the lining; mouton sheepskin for the collar; 100% wool knit with its unique 'rib & rack' weave etc, so this model G-1 embodies all the finer attributes of the M422A, which later models did not.We have selected the 55J14 G-1 as the version most appealing to reproduce precisely for this reason. Not only is it the oldest version, thus having more vintage appeal, it was the model which was still being used in combat during its period of service - it was used extensively during the Korean war!We have sourced the most amazing veg-tanned Goatskin, which has the same characteristics and weight found on the early G-1s. The tanning process of this hide is very traditional which produces a beautiful full bodied leather. Once fully broken-in this leather burnishes and moulds to the body and takes on that desirable vintage look that can only come from a such traditionally produced skin.The real mouton sheepskin collar has been painstakingly matched to the original - deep Auburn Brown colouring with soft true 'mouton' texture. 'U.S.N.' is stenciled behind the collar (the 55J14 was the only spec G-1 to have this - subsequent versions having the initials perforated down the windflap instead).The G-1 is an all-time design classic which suits many occasions - next to the A-2 it has to be the definitive flight jacket of all time.

Price: 1249.99 USD

Location: Lancaster, Pennsylvania

End Time: 2024-11-07T03:38:40.000Z

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