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  1. Antique Indian Motocycles

    German motorcycle gear

    Thank you Worf, 30s style is ace but maybe looks strange nowadays. In my eyes actual motorcycle gear is function over form as they all look the same. Just synthetics with reflectors and protectors. These old hides are wearable and they protect as well. Keep the rubber side down!
  2. Antique Indian Motocycles

    German motorcycle gear

    Some more breeches... Here comes the patina king! 1930s German made showing all shades of brown and heavily worn. A perfect pair for an authentic, rough riders or the best way to totally scare your old lady. Buttons by Löhle&Zonen (dutch I guess), Zeuss Elegant and some others. Side buckle by...
  3. Antique Indian Motocycles

    German motorcycle gear

    The bloated sides were helpful when getting on / off a horse and riding. You have to spread one leg over the horses back. A rider always is in action with whipping up and down to avoid hard bumps. As there were no strech materials, the extra space at the upper legs and waist allowed easier...
  4. Antique Indian Motocycles

    German motorcycle gear

    Continuing this thread with an outstanding piece of tailoring. These motorcycle breeches were tailored 100 years ago! Manufacturer Josef Mattura of Göding / Austria was one of 4 companies that tailored military uniforms for Generals and high decorated officiers since the Napoleon war (around...
  5. Antique Indian Motocycles

    German motorcycle gear

    Grail pick for a real collector! His and her's 1930s German MC jacket pair! Custon made in whale blue with woolen plaid lining. Never saw a jacket in that colour. Almost unworn. Available on etsy in Germany, see link for further details. seltenes-set-von-2-vintage-30er-40er See my Instagram...
  7. Antique Indian Motocycles

    German motorcycle gear

    Here is a 1950s german mc jacket with some nice details. Dark brown with the zippers lined in red leather and two tone braided epaulettes. 1920s style collar and back belt. Checkered sewing on shoulders, ellbows and lower back, like a kidney belt. A very short and fancy jacket. Moleskin lining...
  8. Antique Indian Motocycles

    German motorcycle gear

    Moleskin is called also Deutschleder or Zwirn Doppelpilot which is the heavy duty variante (ca. 520 g/qm). I am german but not into tailoring. I found online stores that sell organic moleskin / Doppelpilot made in Germany. Check Bio-deutschleder-ocker-gelb-zwirn-doppelpilot-oeko.html...
  9. Antique Indian Motocycles

    German motorcycle gear

    German moleskin lining back then was ace quality and is almost indestructable. I have jackets that are almost 100 years old and the moleskin is like new. Moths don't like it ether. Minimal wear off.
  10. Antique Indian Motocycles

    German motorcycle gear

    In the late 1940s Germany's economy increased and also leather jackets were made again. Many tailors used their old sewing pattern, leftover hides and hardware they had in stock. This lead to jackets with a prewar design but post war hardwear, as you can see here. Dapper short cut in nougat...
  11. Antique Indian Motocycles

    German motorcycle gear

    Hi, I would date your jacket 1950s because of the design (especially the belt) and the black colour. Zippers in the 30s and 40s had a DRP patend number or DRP mark.
  13. Antique Indian Motocycles

    German motorcycle gear

    Whatever it is, it's not 1950s german.
  14. Antique Indian Motocycles

    German motorcycle gear

    These fotos show Martin Schneeweiss, European Speedway Champion in 1932, wearing a motorcycle jacket with a very unique collar. This style was seen only in a small region at the German / Austrian border. I am happy to have one in my collection. It is goat skin and in a quite worn shape. Late...
  15. Antique Indian Motocycles

    German motorcycle gear

    Thedi is top notch as always! My choice for a new jacket in this style. Braides epaulettes showed up on german motorcycle jackets in the mid 1930s. They were almost on every jacket until the late 80s. The b/w picture was taken in 1932 and shows Martin Schneeweiss in the center, European...
  16. Antique Indian Motocycles

    German motorcycle gear

    Love that one. Until around 1932 the leather buttons had a leather loop for fixing, later versions had a metal Y-hook.
  17. Antique Indian Motocycles

    German motorcycle gear

    These Y'2 versions are very nice. A good choice for todays sizes, as you won't find original ones in 42 and plus.
  19. Antique Indian Motocycles

    German motorcycle gear

    Some of you may know this from my thread "Ride in style". This is my oldest motorcycle gear. It was tailored in the 1920s in Germany. Veg tanned brown horsehide now showing a variety of shades of brown. Style is almost like a vest and both jacket and breeches have button down pockets. Buttons...
  20. Antique Indian Motocycles

    German motorcycle gear

    So you make a version for you, too. Great!
  21. Antique Indian Motocycles

    German motorcycle gear

    Guys were small back then. US 36 / DE 46 was standart. What size is yours? I´m interested if shoulders are like 45cm.
  22. Antique Indian Motocycles

    German motorcycle gear

    Coloured trimming showed up in the early 50s. First they were of leather , in the late 50s and early 60s they were made in plastic. Common colours were red, orange and white.
  23. Antique Indian Motocycles

    German motorcycle gear

    This design was pretty local and stylish. I came over the same, but it was a small ladies size. Congrats Marc!

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