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Windward jackets by Montgomery Ward (and copies)

GriffDeLaGriff

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I think he is wondering where that groove in the leather comes from that is a line across the back.
I think its from driving and general sitting, right?
 

Windward

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I think he is wondering where that groove in the leather comes from that is a line across the back.
I think its from driving and general sitting, right?

Thanks Griff / Sorry ButteMT61
Yes thats right! The line is from driving and an evidence of lots of action.
 

Windward

Practically Family
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Europe
Same action line here. . .
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Windward

Practically Family
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AERO's Great Windward in VINTAGE BROWN FQ HORSEHIDE. . .

GENTS - like to present my recent acquisition from Aeroleather - its an Aero Windward Jacket in Size 46 - and its made of Aero's VINTAGE BROWN HORSEHIDE. The fit is how I expected because its based on my experience with my other Windward's and preferences.
Well - this is my Sport Utility "Flight Jacket" ...

NEVER saw a new jacket with such a nice grainy surface right out of the box - even my jerky hh Windward didn't have more graininess. The jacket looks so nice I cannot imagine that someone ever could abuse such a beauty . . . with knifes . . . sandpapers . . . or anything else . . .
Judgment: DEATH PENALTY ! The jacket doesn't feel as heavy as my standard brown FQHH and its more softer - maybe because my standard brown HH has an extra leather panel to hem and cuffs.

NOW - I would say it will be my final jacket - I feel that I got everything that my heart was ever yearning for. I am breaking it in while wearing it inhouse - while having california red wine - in front of my computer - AND ventilator (!) - its sooo terrible warm . . . but it works very well and feels and look better and better!!!

Here are the order details for those who like to know:
1. Entire jacket sewn in olive drab green thread
2. Epaulettes: A-2-style epaulettes with box stitching
3. COLLAR: A-2 style with stud down collar
4. BODY lining: black heavy cotton drill
5. SLEEVES lining: black heavy cotton drill
6. Cuffs with black storm cuffs
7. POCKETS lining: off white heavy cotton drill
8. HARDWARE: AERO antique brass zipper with ball and chain
9. TWO INSIDE deep “gun” pockets zippered with leather puller


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JakeHolman

One of the Regulars
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UK
Superb looking hide! Seems to have a redder hue than a Stuart I own in the same hide. Enjoy!
 

Windward

Practically Family
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Europe
Thanks Gents . . . at the moment its a kind of reddish hue but I presume it will develop into a more russet colour - as you can see on the sleeve.
 

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