Admiral Byrd thread

[jeo]

pony. Slanted sleeves could indicate made by LA Sportogs.

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I’m assuming you mean cuffs. Those are not the LA Sportogs cuffs.

late 1940s-50s Ward catalog, far right jacket:

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by Block-Bilt, sold for $2200-2300s

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1930s, with both Ward and Byrd labels:

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What makes you say Block? To me they look like they could have perhaps been made by Block but I see nothing definitive.

with Windward label

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with Windward label, horse, two tones:

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These two were made by Albert Richard, not Block. Those buckles are unique to Albert Richard. That leather label is generic and was used by many makers but Albert Richard was one of them.

40s:

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Now this guy at least looks like a Block to me, but I still would declare that with 100% certainty

 

[Woolwonders]

(Not mine) Found these high resolution photos of the same byrd aviator I have on a Japanese website, the only difference being the montgomery ward tag on the bottom.

I cant seem to find the website anymore but I believe it was a size 42 and was a part of their personal archive

 

[Woolwonders]

(Not mine) Found these high resolution photos of the same byrd aviator I have on a Japanese website, the only difference being the montgomery ward tag on the bottom.

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[jchance]

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Does your jacket’s metal buckles at the side leather strap have the same shape as the dual-label jacket shown above?

There are various different jackets posted at the link below, each with different buckle. There was one with the dual-label too. The bottom 2 with the Windward labels were identified as made by Albert Richard.

Admiral Byrd thread

This is the thread on leather jackets from Admiral Byrd. It is a highly underrated pre-war brand that was active during 1930s-1940s. It is sometimes labeled in addition to a Montgomery Ward / Windward label. I suspect that it was not a maker but sourced leather jackets from other makers and put...

www.thefedoralounge.com

 

[Woolwonders]

Does your jacket’s metal buckles at the side leather strap have the same shape as the dual-label jacket shown above?

There are various different jackets posted at the link below, each with different buckle. There was one with the dual-label too. The bottom 2 with the Windward labels were identified as made by Albert Richard.

Admiral Byrd thread

This is the thread on leather jackets from Admiral Byrd. It is a highly underrated pre-war brand that was active during 1930s-1940s. It is sometimes labeled in addition to a Montgomery Ward / Windward label. I suspect that it was not a maker but sourced leather jackets from other makers and put...

www.thefedoralounge.com

Yes, my jacket features the arrow shaped metal clasps.

 

[ton312]

Underrated? LOL.

 

[Woolwonders]

Not mine it has already sold but a really nice suede half belt.

 

[jchance]

Not mine it has already sold but a really nice suede half belt. View attachment 742069 View attachment 742070

I saw it available still on Mercari from JP, size 40, $343. Maybe some JP bought to resell in Japan.

https://jp.mercari.com/item/m94447341363

 

[Johnthefrench]

Hi guys, I bought a 1930's Admiral Byrd jacket in Dark Brown (slightly red patina) size 40 for 900$, do you think I paid too much?

I thought it was so beautiful and vintage, and the fit (I don't have pics I'm not at home) is absolutely perfect on me

 

[Maq0524]

Hi guys, I bought a 1930's Admiral Byrd jacket in Dark Brown (slightly red patina) size 40 for 900$, do you think I paid too much?

I thought it was so beautiful and vintage, and the fit (I don't have pics I'm not at home) is absolutely perfect on me

If it fits you perfectly then there's no need to feel regret. Such an incredible jacket.

 

[Altered]

Hello! I just bought this admiral byrd jacket. I am no leather jacket collector by any means, nevertheless i bought this jacket some time ago because i thought it was beautiful, which it is.

Appears to be all original, size large and in superb condition.

Anyways, wanted to share my find if anyone would appreciate seeing it! And ask what you more knowing folks would estimate the valuation of it is.


PS
It has been very interesting and amusing to read through this thread learning more of the jacket and the brand.

 

[jacketjunkie]

Hello! I just bought this admiral byrd jacket. I am no leather jacket collector by any means, nevertheless i bought this jacket some time ago because i thought it was beautiful, which it is.

Appears to be all original, size large and in superb condition.

Anyways, wanted to share my find if anyone would appreciate seeing it! And ask what you more knowing folks would estimate the valuation of it is.


PS
It has been very interesting and amusing to read through this thread learning more of the jacket and the brand.


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Vintage jackets in that good condition usually fetch a few hundred dollars, how much exactly depends on lots of factors, brand, etc... Check the Classifieds for similar styles or vintage 50s jackets rinsed what they are going for...

 

[tmitchell59]

Hello! I just bought this admiral byrd jacket. I am no leather jacket collector by any means, nevertheless i bought this jacket some time ago because i thought it was beautiful, which it is.

I am a jacket collector and you have an amazing Aviator style jacket from the late 1930s early 1940s. It looks identical to the jacket at the top of the page.

Value depends on condition and somewhat on size. A larger jacket interest me more because I can wear it, the same can be said for smaller sized person.

Always good to see a vintage jacket in such fine condtion. Thanks for showing it.