I guess the A2 pattern with snaps was maybe cheaper and faster to put together. It's a very nice jacket - that steer looks great - but, historical interest aside, it's not sufficiently different from an A2 for me to get excited. If I wanted something less obvious with knits I would choose an A1.
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Aero Leather's P. Goldsmith AC 31-1897 (The First Type A-2)
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Looks like I was mistaken... Bison Trading LTD. out of Canada is offering the Goldsmith as well:
https://www.bisontrading.ca/aero-leather-goldsmith-31-1897.html
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This project gets more interesting around every curve.. While researching, I came-across an early 1930's photo of 'Hap' Arnold and Bebe Daniels. To the left is an (assumed) officer wearing a button pocket-flap leather flight jacket. The dating was narrowed-down to the fall of 1932, which makes it quite likely that the jacket is indeed a Goldsmith. 
(Edit: Ken noticed what appears to be double-stitching around the pocket which would help substantiate this, but as with the entire project, most of this is 'educated speculation'... based on photos, research, and timelines.. )
Most importantly, the photo shows the side, and partial back of the jacket for the 1st time, and eliminates the possibility of the back being constructed of 2 pieces, like the A-1. It also gives credence to the possibility of the jacket incorporating rotated sleeves, as previously thought by a couple of participating forum members (based on the other photos).
As usual, Ken is on the case, and will be busy actually cutting mock-ups to try and solve the mystery since this photo came to light... The first Goldsmith's are scheduled to be cut mid-October, so thankfully, there is still time for refinement.
(Edit: Ken noticed what appears to be double-stitching around the pocket which would help substantiate this, but as with the entire project, most of this is 'educated speculation'... based on photos, research, and timelines.. )Most importantly, the photo shows the side, and partial back of the jacket for the 1st time, and eliminates the possibility of the back being constructed of 2 pieces, like the A-1. It also gives credence to the possibility of the jacket incorporating rotated sleeves, as previously thought by a couple of participating forum members (based on the other photos).
As usual, Ken is on the case, and will be busy actually cutting mock-ups to try and solve the mystery since this photo came to light...
The first Goldsmith's are scheduled to be cut mid-October, so thankfully, there is still time for refinement.
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Thanks for that pic Technonut, I was wondering exactly what was meant by rotated sleeves. My A-2 is sitting next to me laying on a chair so I can see clearly what is being discussed.
Looks rotated to me when comparing to mine.
Looks rotated to me when comparing to mine.
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