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Wow! That is in amazing condition.Hi All,
See my latest and grandfather of the USN G-1 jackets. Of special interest to USN jacket enthusiasts like my self.
The jacket seen below is an original size 40 and made by Switlik Parachute And Equipment Co. Arguably the most rare USN jacket that was ever made. According to my research at the National Archives in Washington D.C. this jacket is one of 247. All delivered in three separate shipments directly to the USN at N.A.S Pensacola. Those shipments were all made during the first quarter of 1941.
Before I researched this Switlik M-422 jacket it was not a truly credible USN mil spec contract. More often than not this same USN jacket maker is omitted from the list of known USN flight jacket makers.
Most notably, this jacket was stitch using 100% silk, the goat hide is vegetable tanned and the overall design is full of unique features.
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This last image is a WW-2 era pic that I found & have IDed as a Swtilik M-422.
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Enjoy!
Cheers, Dave