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1960s City of New York Police Department patrolman's black leather jacket, by the leading post-war maker, Miklos Sas.
I am 38” chest, 5ft 7”, 10 ¾ stone and normally wear a size 38 jacket, and this fits me fairly well over a woolly jumper, though it might fit a 40” better.
Black horsehide leather body is tough and heavy, designed to withstand a knife attack. Thick black satin lining. Heavy duty two-directional steel “Talon” zip. Adjustable slits at side of waist to ease access to pistol and duty belt, also for comfort when riding a motorcycle. Two eyelets on the chest for Patrolman’s badge. Riveted steel chain hanger. Woven “Miklos Sas” label. Ornamental (non-functioning) epaulettes and chest pocket flaps. Two wide and deep internal pockets with press stud closure plus a useful pen pocket.
Still has the zip-in winter fleece liner, which is usually missing.
This jacket has been de-policed by changing the gilt NYC buttons to dull black press studs and removing the shoulder sleeve insignia, but the original buttons and insignia are included in the sale. The NYPD buttons are the early “1664” type (the date was changed to “1625” in 1977).
Condition is very good/excellent with no real problems that I can see. A couple of teeth are missing from the very last inch of the liner zip, which means it can’t be fastened for the last inch. Obviously there are stitch tracks where the insignia was removed.
This is possibly the best designed and most practical leather jacket I have ever owned. The zip-in liner gives it true 4 season/all year capability. It is as warm in the current weather as a sheepskin flight jacket, but without the liner it can be worn throughout the summer. The heavy duty horsehide is like armour and perfect for motorcycle riding. The two inner pockets are like bottomless pits - I used to wear this jacket a lot when travelling because of this.
chest, armpit to armpit: 23 ½"
arms, down top edge: 23" (straight)
back, from base of collar: 25"
shoulders, straight across top back: 18 ½”
All measurements taken with garment fastened, laid flat, and with a cloth tape (not metal).
£200 plus post.
UK postage £18.62 (Express 48)
This is well over 2kg so international postage will be very, very expensive! But if you are interested I can find out for you.
I am 38” chest, 5ft 7”, 10 ¾ stone and normally wear a size 38 jacket, and this fits me fairly well over a woolly jumper, though it might fit a 40” better.
Black horsehide leather body is tough and heavy, designed to withstand a knife attack. Thick black satin lining. Heavy duty two-directional steel “Talon” zip. Adjustable slits at side of waist to ease access to pistol and duty belt, also for comfort when riding a motorcycle. Two eyelets on the chest for Patrolman’s badge. Riveted steel chain hanger. Woven “Miklos Sas” label. Ornamental (non-functioning) epaulettes and chest pocket flaps. Two wide and deep internal pockets with press stud closure plus a useful pen pocket.
Still has the zip-in winter fleece liner, which is usually missing.
This jacket has been de-policed by changing the gilt NYC buttons to dull black press studs and removing the shoulder sleeve insignia, but the original buttons and insignia are included in the sale. The NYPD buttons are the early “1664” type (the date was changed to “1625” in 1977).
Condition is very good/excellent with no real problems that I can see. A couple of teeth are missing from the very last inch of the liner zip, which means it can’t be fastened for the last inch. Obviously there are stitch tracks where the insignia was removed.
This is possibly the best designed and most practical leather jacket I have ever owned. The zip-in liner gives it true 4 season/all year capability. It is as warm in the current weather as a sheepskin flight jacket, but without the liner it can be worn throughout the summer. The heavy duty horsehide is like armour and perfect for motorcycle riding. The two inner pockets are like bottomless pits - I used to wear this jacket a lot when travelling because of this.
chest, armpit to armpit: 23 ½"
arms, down top edge: 23" (straight)
back, from base of collar: 25"
shoulders, straight across top back: 18 ½”
All measurements taken with garment fastened, laid flat, and with a cloth tape (not metal).
£200 plus post.
UK postage £18.62 (Express 48)
This is well over 2kg so international postage will be very, very expensive! But if you are interested I can find out for you.
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