David D Doniger A2 in Superb Condition

[aswatland]

The iconic David D Doniger contract is one of my favourite A2 designs with the pointed collar, angular pocket flaps and a very comfortable fit. The contract dates to 9th June 1942 and only 5,000 were made making it the joint smallest Wartime contract with Cooper. This one is a generous size 42. I already have two badged Donigers and had been on the look out for a plain Doniger when this one came up for sale earlier in the year. It is 100% original and the lining is pristine and the knits are in very good order. The workmanship on Doniger A2s is amongst the best I have seen on original A2s. Clearly the machinists were very experienced. The goatskin is magnificent without any rot or repairs. I took it to Flying Legends last weekend, but it was too hot to wear it during the air show. Here are some pics taken today.

 

[aswatland]

 

[simonc]

beautiful Andrew, totally beautiful.

 

[Cooperson]

Superb! Great pics too.

 

[aswatland]

I'm glad you like the jacket and the pictures. It really is a beautiful goatskin A2.

 

[Fanch]

Amazing find in that condition. :thumb:

 

[Smithy]

That for me is the "perfect" A-2 fit in my eyes, not so trim that it has the straitjacket look but not so baggy that it looks like a blouse. Absolutely spot on.

Looks like the old credit card has been taking a battering over the last week or so Andrew

 

[aswatland]

The credit card is fine Tim. I have sold a few jackets over recent weeks so I am not out of pocket!

 

[apba1166]

Just great. One of my favorites. Thank you.

 

[nick123]

Andrew, the history you bring to light with your knowledge and jackets is commendable. Each generation from now will need someone like you to keep the torch lit.

 

[B-24J]

Doniger

Wonderful jacket Andrew.

Tell me, do you intentionally take photos to match/compare to Goodwear jackets?

http://www.goodwearleather.com/pages/gwdoniger_images3.html

This Doniger seems to fit you better than the one John made for himself!

The stitching on the original and the overall quality looks a tiny bit above the reproduction.

And to think these were mass produced in wartime.

John

 

[Worf]

I agree with an earlier post. That is indeed the best fit for an A2 I've yet seen. Not too big, not too tight, as Goldilocks might say... "it's just right"! Thanks for sharing.

Worf