While you are waiting for the film or the TV show, Lewis have got a book coming out covering the history of Lewis Leathers:
https://www.lewisleathers.com/productinfo.html?code=LLBOOKVol1
I would say the side adjusters are definitely practical rather than cosmetic, I own a couple of Lewis jackets in cowhide and use them for riding, dependent on what I'm wearing underneath I can let the buckles out or cinch them according to requirements.
Are two buckles better than one? Well...
Many of the Lewis Leathers jackets come with double side adjuster buckles. I think they look a lot better than a belt which can be annoying when the jacket isn't zipped and the side adjusters are ideal for cinching the jacket slightly for a trimmer fit. If you opt for neither side adjusters or...
Just realised the pocket is on the right hand side. The rest of the measurements are approximate:
Pit to pit: 21.25 inches
Length at rear from base of collar 26.25
Shoulders are just over 18 inches
Sleeves are just over 25 inches
Pictures should be available in the next day or so but pm me with any questions or expression of interest before it goes on eBay.
I'm selling a size 38 Brown Chromexcel, FQHH Aero Highwayman. Measurements are just over 26 inches rear length, just over 25 inch sleeves, pit to pit and shoulders...
Before I put it on eBay, I'm selling an Aces High Irvin Battle of Britain irvin. No pics at the mo but it's identical to the model on the aces High website at £1200. Chest is marked as 44, I'm a 42 and it's perfect with a decent amount of room for a shirt or sweater. Rear length works out at 26"...
There is an in stock Aero redskin D1, 44 chest 28 inch length on Aero's USAAF quartermasters store page for £575.
I would snap it up but already have a pre-war Irvin inbound.
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