EASTMAN LEATHER CLOTHING USAAF A-2 LEATHER JACKET
BRAND Eastman Leather Clothing.
DESCRIPTION
The A-2 is without doubt the most famous of all the WWII flight jacket designs. Standardised on May 29th 1931 as the regulation Army Air Corp intermediate flight jacket it was used until the end of the war.
The Eastman Leather Clothing, is surely one of the best reproduction available on the market!
A few details...
SHELL - Veg-tanned Horsehide.
COLOUR - Seal Brown.
LINING - 100% plain weave cotton matched to the correct USAAF spec.
COLLAR HOOK - Correct bent wire style in dull nickel.
COLLAR HOOK EYELETS - Double barrel version.
KNIT - 100% worsted wool in authentic wartime spec and colour.
LABEL - Woven USAAF spec.
ZIP - Crown.
Made in UK.
Actual retail price is £1000.
MATERIAL Horsehide.
YEAR 2016.
CONDITION
The jacket is in stunning condition. It almost look new!
The previous owner has worn it a very few times, just to gently break it in and giving it a nice patina and a few minor creases.
SIZE ON LABEL 40. Please see actual measurements and estimated size.
ESTIMATED SIZE men M / women L.
MEASUREMENTS
Chest (pit to pit) - 22 inches.
Length - 26 inches.
Sleeve (shoulder to hem) - 20 inches.
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NOTES
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