Everything is the same as yours, down to the strap and button cinch for the halfbelt and the vertical pocket zipper pulls. I'll post some picks of the details this evening. I've since relined it but had the label put in the new liner.
Just wanted to thank you guys for your suggestions and Seb Lucas in particular. Not only did the leather soften and relax, but it also flattened enough that it looks more natural.
I took my 40-50's Californian jacket to a local tailor for relining, loose stitch repair and a hole repair. When I got the jacket back after about 2 months, the leather was noticeably drier. When trying it on at home, my wife noticed puckering near the hole repair. Don't know what would have...
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