Congrats, these design of police jackets were used from the 50s to the early 80s. Their design was based on WW2 Marine & U-Boot style jackets. The 3 major Companies were Roth , Harro and Erdmann. The shoulder patch showed the police department.
There still is a myth on the early version of the INDIAN Ranger sold pre 1948. Now I can blow away that mist and proove the launch of the first INDIAN Ranger jacket!
Completing the timeline of the genuine INDIAN Ranger jackets here is the very beginning.
The "Indian News" issue from May/June...
Breeches for Motorcycling.
This is a fine example of breeches, that were designed for motorcycling. Dispatch riders of the Royal British Army used them and they were made in 1944. You can see the stamp "W D" that is for War Department. Thick military olive gabardine.The very same breeches are...
Let's go 50s. This outfit is all black HH, rare in the 1950s. Marc traced that jacket for me. Thank you my friend! Seller wanted costs for shipping only. So I got it for 8€ / $8. What a bargain! Shoulders and ellbows are padded. Edges of pockets and front are lined out red leather. This became...
I am collecting antique motorcycle jackets and I use them on my bikes. I customize most of them with pins, patches or paint. Depending on the decade of the jacket. For me it's a personal upgrade on that jacket togehter with other period correct outfit. Here is my 1957 Indian Ranger with some...
Some details on German motorcycle jackets of the 1930s. Most had a slot under the arm for ventilation and extra wind cuffs at the sleeves. Also straps on the upper pockets for easy handling.
1930s German motorcycles jackets were usually custom tailored. Same basic design with double row of leather buttons and 4 small zipped pockets. Here are some out of my collection in Nougat, Chocolate brown and Mokka to sweeten your sunday.
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