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Hello all:
This is my first time posting here. I am currently trying to learn more about a brown leather flight jacket I purchased roughly 10 years ago from a vintage store. I have been doing my own research; however, most of the useful information I have been able to find comes from this forum, so I thought I would try asking the community directly.
Here is what I know so far:
- This jacket was advertised as a 1940s pilot's jacket.
- Exterior is leather, lining is shearling.
- One interesting detail: The fur collar (also shearling) is detachable. However, unlike flight jackets from the 1970s and 1980s, in addition to three snap buttons, the collar is fastened to jacket by four thin strips of leather that attach to four buttons.
- The label is very faded. I think I can make out a capital "S" or "B" in the top, lefthand corner. Below that are the words "Size" and "Price"
- It has a Lightning brand zipper. Lighting Zipper company was based in Ontario and closed in 1981. Unfortunately, I can't find the source I consulted previously, but I recall finding a lightning zipper dating thread that puts this zipper in the 1940s, 50s, or 60s.
- Oddly, the button clasps appear to be a mix of two brands. The top of the buttons read "UNITED CARR". Thanks to a thread on this forum, I know that this part of the fastener was made after the merger of United States Fastener Company (USF) and Carr in 1929: Source. The bottom of the buttons reads "RAU FASTENER CO. PROV. R.I.", another American snap button manufacturer. Not sure what to make of this.
Based on the above, I believe this may be a Royal Canadian Air Force shearling pilot's jacket. However, the fact the label lists a "Price" makes me question if it could be military issue.
I invite any addition thoughts or information. Please let me know if further photos would be helpful.s
This is my first time posting here. I am currently trying to learn more about a brown leather flight jacket I purchased roughly 10 years ago from a vintage store. I have been doing my own research; however, most of the useful information I have been able to find comes from this forum, so I thought I would try asking the community directly.
Here is what I know so far:
- This jacket was advertised as a 1940s pilot's jacket.
- Exterior is leather, lining is shearling.
- One interesting detail: The fur collar (also shearling) is detachable. However, unlike flight jackets from the 1970s and 1980s, in addition to three snap buttons, the collar is fastened to jacket by four thin strips of leather that attach to four buttons.
- The label is very faded. I think I can make out a capital "S" or "B" in the top, lefthand corner. Below that are the words "Size" and "Price"
- It has a Lightning brand zipper. Lighting Zipper company was based in Ontario and closed in 1981. Unfortunately, I can't find the source I consulted previously, but I recall finding a lightning zipper dating thread that puts this zipper in the 1940s, 50s, or 60s.
- Oddly, the button clasps appear to be a mix of two brands. The top of the buttons read "UNITED CARR". Thanks to a thread on this forum, I know that this part of the fastener was made after the merger of United States Fastener Company (USF) and Carr in 1929: Source. The bottom of the buttons reads "RAU FASTENER CO. PROV. R.I.", another American snap button manufacturer. Not sure what to make of this.
Based on the above, I believe this may be a Royal Canadian Air Force shearling pilot's jacket. However, the fact the label lists a "Price" makes me question if it could be military issue.
I invite any addition thoughts or information. Please let me know if further photos would be helpful.s
