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Nice 1940s French cycling jacket

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WW2 1940’S French cycling leather jacket Hartmann Eastman luftwaffe horsehide | eBay

This is an authentic original 1940’s WW2 era French cycling jacket. Worn by French Resistance and German pilots. Sleeve Length 24.5 in/62.2 cm. Total length from top of collar to hem 25.25”. Total length from collar seam to hem 24”.

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[Dnjnk]

Nice 1940s French cycling jacket

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WW2 1940’S French cycling leather jacket Hartmann Eastman luftwaffe horsehide | eBay

This is an authentic original 1940’s WW2 era French cycling jacket. Worn by French Resistance and German pilots. Sleeve Length 24.5 in/62.2 cm. Total length from top of collar to hem 25.25”. Total length from collar seam to hem 24”.

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Nice 1940s French cycling jacket

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WW2 1940’S French cycling leather jacket Hartmann Eastman luftwaffe horsehide | eBay

This is an authentic original 1940’s WW2 era French cycling jacket. Worn by French Resistance and German pilots. Sleeve Length 24.5 in/62.2 cm. Total length from top of collar to hem 25.25”. Total length from collar seam to hem 24”.

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The zips are Eclair. . . it doesn’t get more French than that

 

[tmitchell59]

Beck Police Coat

Vtg 40s 50s BECK Northeaster Flying Togs HORSEHIDE Leather Police Jacket Coat | eBay

Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Vtg 40s 50s BECK Northeaster Flying Togs HORSEHIDE Leather Police Jacket Coat at the best online prices at eBay! Free shipping for many products!

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I love it, but...

 

[ton312]

Windward. Cali tag. God only knows what size it actually is. The measurements would indicate a rectangle. Looks very clean.

Vintage 1950’s Montgomery Ward California Cowhide Leather Jacket Brown (20x25) | eBay

<p>Vintage 1950’s Montgomery Ward California Cowhide Leather Jacket Brown (20x25). </p><p>20 pit to pit </p><p>25 length </p><p>No major flaws </p>

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[Will Zach]

Windward. Cali tag. God only knows what size it actually is. The measurements would indicate a rectangle. Looks very clean.

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Vintage 1950’s Montgomery Ward California Cowhide Leather Jacket Brown (20x25) | eBay

<p>Vintage 1950’s Montgomery Ward California Cowhide Leather Jacket Brown (20x25). </p><p>20 pit to pit </p><p>25 length </p><p>No major flaws </p>

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Looks almost NOS. Offer accepted, on its way to yours truly. Thanks Ton.

 

[AeroFan_07]

Early white label, but not one pocket Sportster. Looks vinyl, I'd be careful.

Agree with this. Seller puts in "this is my fathers, this was made in the 60s this is genuine leather." I highly doubt it. As we all know "Genuine Leather" doesn't account for much in this field.

 

[ton312]

Looks almost NOS. Offer accepted, on its way to yours truly. Thanks Ton.

That’s how you do it. Well done! Can’t wait to see it on you. Looks brilliant. Old rare label, that hide is as good as it gets new, old or anywhere in between. . I wish these would show up in my size range but they almost never do, and when they do, I gotta duke it with a bunch of inglorious bastards. They know who they are.

 

[Will Zach]

Lol, hope it fits. If not, I'll pay it forward and list it on TFL; looking at the lining the thing has not been worn much in 70 years.

 

[ton312]

Lol, hope it fits. If not, I'll pay it forward and list it on TFL; looking at the lining the thing has not been worn much in 70 years.

Agreed. It’s mint. I hope it does work for you. Time capsule jacket.

 

[Jiaward]

Neither was I...sent an offer and was denied, by the time I sent another it was gone.

Check your messages

 

[tmitchell59]

Windward. Cali tag. God only knows what size it actually is. The measurements would indicate a rectangle. Looks very clean.

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Vintage 1950’s Montgomery Ward California Cowhide Leather Jacket Brown (20x25) | eBay

<p>Vintage 1950’s Montgomery Ward California Cowhide Leather Jacket Brown (20x25). </p><p>20 pit to pit </p><p>25 length </p><p>No major flaws </p>

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I have little doubt that jackets with this label were products of California Sportswear Co. I own jackets with this label the quality of the horsehide is in the pictures. This jacket is probably early 50s. This California label was like Sears Made in California label, and penneys made in the West.

Looks almost NOS. Offer accepted, on its way to yours truly. Thanks Ton.

Congratulations! I have been watching this jacket. This is a fine leather jacket.

That’s how you do it. Well done! Can’t wait to see it on you. Looks brilliant. Old rare label, that hide is as good as it gets new, old or anywhere in between. . I wish these would show up in my size range but they almost never do, and when they do, I gotta duke it with a bunch of inglorious bastards. They know who they are.

I agree 100% Fine jacket. No nonsense jacket.

 

[Dnjnk]

Seems like a pretty fair “pre-offer” price for anybody looking

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[Jiaward]

Interesting?

Vintage 60s 70s Motorcycle Brown Leather Jacket (size M) NOS Talon Zipper | eBay

Item is NOS and in unworn condition from the 70s/80s. Thick believed to be raw hide leather (it’s nice). Motorcycle quality protection. Brown Leather you’ll look and feel like the Rocketeer. Thick Talon Zipper.

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[Jumper]

$175 w/ Offer option + shipping
20" p2p
Also, "Pre-bent sleeves." For when you're fed up with having to bend your own sleeves.

VTG LEVI ? MENLO”ish” Leather Bomber Jacket Sml ?.No Tag | eBay

Very thick leather, possibly horsehide. This jacket has no major defects. Missing removable warmth liner. Looks like there used to be a snap in hood as well. There’s no Label, so we don’t know the exact size or where it was made or what type of the leather it is horse leather or bovine.

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[tmitchell59]

Looks very similar to later model Taubers. Wonder if there’s a connection.

exactly what I am thinking-the size tag and the tab at the hem to close the jacket are very Taubers. I see the connection. and the use of YKK zippers.

 

[Claybertrand]

Looks very similar to later model Taubers. Wonder if there’s a connection.

exactly what I am thinking-the size tag and the tab at the hem to close the jacket are very Taubers. I see the connection. and the use of YKK zippers.

They have the common locality of both being in SF---and several similar traits. Could be an imitator or a spin off sorta thing where a Taubers tailor went out on his/her own (Like the supposed story of Al's --- who it is said came from CAL Leathers) or took over the reigns perhaps when Taubers closed their doors and renamed it.

Terry, what do you mean about the YKK zips?? Did some of the later Taubers use YKKs?? Just wondering as the zippers are pretty good indicators of production date.

 

[Claybertrand]

$175 w/ Offer option + shipping
20" p2p
Also, "Pre-bent sleeves." For when you're fed up with having to bend your own sleeves.

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VTG LEVI ? MENLO”ish” Leather Bomber Jacket Sml ?.No Tag | eBay

Very thick leather, possibly horsehide. This jacket has no major defects. Missing removable warmth liner. Looks like there used to be a snap in hood as well. There’s no Label, so we don’t know the exact size or where it was made or what type of the leather it is horse leather or bovine.

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Windward/Montgomery Ward

In my experience, these seem to run kinda short even in the slightly larger sizes.

 

[tmitchell59]

Terry, what do you mean about the YKK zips?? Did some of the later Taubers use YKKs?? Just wondering as the zippers are pretty good indicators of production date.

Yes, YKK on the later Taubers labeled jackets. They also used the orange size tag and the little tab on the hem. I can't find my pictures of a a Taubers with these features and a corduroy lining. If I find it I will post it. This was an orange label Taubers.

 

[Claybertrand]

Yes, YKK on the later Taubers labeled jackets. They also used the orange size tag and the little tab on the hem. I can't find my pictures of a a Taubers with these features and a corduroy lining. If I find it I will post it. This was an orange label Taubers.

Ok. Taubers must have lasted beyond some of its contemporaries into the late 60s early 70s or so. That would be sort of the onset of YKK use in domestic jackets as perhaps Talon started to fade having had its changes in manufacturing/ownership etc. Interesting. You don't see many actual "vintage" jackets with original YKKs.

 

[ABCD]

Rich Sher Philips 66, short sleeves.

vintage 50s steerhide buckle back leather motorcycle jacket | eBay

vintage 50s steerhide buckle back leather motorcycle jacket | Clothing, Shoes & Accessories, Men, Men's Clothing | eBay!

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