1930’s Horse hide Police Jacket

[Ricco]

Acquired this 1930’s horse hide police jacket. It’s complete and even the belt attachments/extensions are still there. It has, shoulder flaps, dual chest pass-through access pockets, leather-lined lower pockets, symmetrical underarm ventilation openings, throat hooks, collar retention hardware, The interior of the lower pockets is made from supple green/olive leather, sewn into a substantial leather structure, unusual shoulder flap overlays for weather. It’s a unique vintage jacket for sure but in incredible condition for 90 years old. I have yet to find it’s equal and I’ve been collecting for quite a while. Anyone know anything about this jacket? Thanks

 

[PeterRocco]

Acquired this 1930’s horse hide police jacket. It’s complete and even the belt attachments/extensions are still there. It has, shoulder flaps, dual chest pass-through access pockets, leather-lined lower pockets, symmetrical underarm ventilation openings, throat hooks, collar retention hardware, The interior of the lower pockets is made from supple green/olive leather, sewn into a substantial leather structure, unusual shoulder flap overlays for weather. It’s a unique vintage jacket for sure but in incredible condition for 90 years old. I have yet to find it’s equal and I’ve been collecting for quite a while. Anyone know anything about this jacket? Thanks

Hi. Very Nice!

 

[jacketjunkie]

This style was very popular wirh German Police in the 70-80s.. I once saw a black coat very similar which supposedly was worn by Bavaria Police in the 50s.. but that might as well have been a civilian or fire worker jacket..

In short, I dont think these were issued to German Police as early as the 1930s, so this may originate from another country, certainly looks European though.. The Belgium Army had a green leather overcoat with very similar shoulder flaps.. thw Information on vintage European jackets is much more scarce than for American jackets, but maybe someone knows more!