If you want traditional/authentic, stick with Goodwear, Eastman, Norshor, Aero, or a couple others. Expect to pay around $1000 (or more) unless you can score a good used one in your size. Jackets from Cockpit, VANSON, Schott, US Authentic are cheaper but generally cut to fit baggier standards...
Thanks, Randy! It's built pretty well. One of those poorly advertised Ebay finds. Much heavier than my Taylor's that I wore when riding motors on duty.
I did find that Al’s Leathers used a similar sized label in the same location, and Al also used that rounded leather tab at the inside neck, where the two rear collar snaps are attached. I’m a bit stumped as to the use of the two snaps on the outside of the collar. I haven’t found any photo...
Correction. Found that the label was stitched to the inside lining, just below the leather facing in the inside pocket. The label was about 1” x 3” long.
Thanks! I cant see anywhere where the original label was attached. Your photo shows it sewn to the leather, but I can find no stitch holes anywhere, other than the badge tab.
No mouton in the sleeves, nor does it appear to ever have been. The sleeve lining darkens as it goes up into the sleeve, so I suspect that there is fading/staining at the wrists. Color seems to darken to almost black, or maybe a dark wine color.
Hello Everyone! Could use some help on IDing a recent acquisition. It’s an old police jacket (rectangular badge tab removed). No label, but substantial weight leather body. Unknown if cow or horse. Guessing about 2.5 to 3 oz weight. Not as heavy as my Aero Highwayman, but not as thin as...
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