Pre-war Horsehide Patrol (service) Jacket.

[tmitchell59]

Pre-war leather is getting old and difficult to find in wearable condition. Finding a pre-war in wearable condition in my size is another challenge. This jacket covers that ground. Sized as a 46 and certainly fitting like a 44. The lining has been changed and the pocket linings are gone. The Talon ball and chain and pre-war zipper are in tact and good condition. the leather is very oily and has a scent of having been around. Check out the belt that came with it.

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[pawineguy]

Very nice find and terrific patina on it, looks just right...

 

[Smithy]

I like it, nice score. Strangely, I actually don't mind the belt, even though it obviously isn't the original nor matching colour.

 

[handymike]

Great jacket!!!!

 

[Sheepdog149]

Very nice. Rugged piece with a "been there, done that" look.

 

[trapp]

I usually don't like huge collars but that one looks great. Nice set-up.