Excelled G-1 Flight Jacket

[PeterRocco]

Hello Fellow Members

I hope everybody is having a great summer?
I’m back with another Jacket I just received.
It’s an Excelled G-1 Made in USA Jacket. I believe it’s Goat Skin? Please advise. It’s in Beautiful condition. Does anybody know about this jacket? Maybe what ear it was made? What you think?
Thanks

 

[jchance]

The first Navy designation of "G-1" came under the 55J14 specification.

The earlier jackets are generally considered to be of higher quality than the post-Vietnam era jackets as the earlier jackets were constructed of goatskin and had a real mouton collar. Current model issue jackets (although there are exceptions) are constructed of cowhide and have a synthetic collar.

The makers of the Navy's jackets of the above specifications, in rough chronological order from the current supplier to pre-WWII include: PHARR BRAND NAME APPAREL (2004-current supplier), EXCELLED SHEEPSKIN & LEATHER COAT CO., 1999-2004, SCHOTT BROS., INC., 1998, COOPER SPORTSWEAR MFG. CO., INC, 1989-1996, BRILL BROS., INC., 1968-1987, ORCHARD M/C DIST. INC., 1986, FERGUSON OF OKLAHOMA, 1976, IMPERIAL LEATHER & SPORTSWEAR INC., 1976, IMPERIAL FASHIONS, INC., 1974, THE MARTIN LANE CO., INC., 1968-1969, GREGORY SPORTSWEAR INC., 1967, IRVIN B. FOSTER SPTSWEAR CO., 1962-1963, STAR SPORTSWEAR MFG. CORP., 1964-1967, IRVIN B.FOSTER&SONS SPORTSWEAR CO., INC., 1961, RALPH EDWARDS SPORTSWEAR, 1961-1964, BREIER OF AMSTERDAM, INC., 1960, CALIFORNIA SPORTSWEAR COMPANY, 1960, CAGLECO SPORTSWEAR, 1957, J.A.DUBOW SPORTING GOODS CORP.

 

[PeterRocco]

Hi. Thank You So Much for this Great Write Up.
I learned a lot.
So my jacket has to be Cowhide with Synthetic collar.

 

[PeterRocco]

The first Navy designation of "G-1" came under the 55J14 specification.

The earlier jackets are generally considered to be of higher quality than the post-Vietnam era jackets as the earlier jackets were constructed of goatskin and had a real mouton collar. Current model issue jackets (although there are exceptions) are constructed of cowhide and have a synthetic collar.

The makers of the Navy's jackets of the above specifications, in rough chronological order from the current supplier to pre-WWII include: PHARR BRAND NAME APPAREL (2004-current supplier), EXCELLED SHEEPSKIN & LEATHER COAT CO., 1999-2004, SCHOTT BROS., INC., 1998, COOPER SPORTSWEAR MFG. CO., INC, 1989-1996, BRILL BROS., INC., 1968-1987, ORCHARD M/C DIST. INC., 1986, FERGUSON OF OKLAHOMA, 1976, IMPERIAL LEATHER & SPORTSWEAR INC., 1976, IMPERIAL FASHIONS, INC., 1974, THE MARTIN LANE CO., INC., 1968-1969, GREGORY SPORTSWEAR INC., 1967, IRVIN B. FOSTER SPTSWEAR CO., 1962-1963, STAR SPORTSWEAR MFG. CORP., 1964-1967, IRVIN B.FOSTER&SONS SPORTSWEAR CO., INC., 1961, RALPH EDWARDS SPORTSWEAR, 1961-1964, BREIER OF AMSTERDAM, INC., 1960, CALIFORNIA SPORTSWEAR COMPANY, 1960, CAGLECO SPORTSWEAR, 1957, J.A.DUBOW SPORTING GOODS CORP.

Hi. Thank you very much. It was a very informative writeup. I learned a lot so I’m saying my jacket must be cowhide and a later production. Thank you very much. It was very helpful.

 

[The Lost Cowboy]

You might find the following thread useful:

Cockpit Mil-Spec G-1 Comparison with a REAL Issued G-1

Ok, so I'd like to start off this thread with a simple notice... This is only a comparison between two difference G-1 Jackets here. I'm NOT trying to suggest one is better than another, nor that one is more "authentic" than the other (although one is an actual issued jacket that was indeed...

www.thefedoralounge.com

I believe the Excelled G-1 featured in this thread has a different tag from yours, but you could do some compare and contrast.

I'm a big fan of the G-1 and I actually like my Vietnam-era cowhide/fake collar jacket more than my 1957 goat skin/real mouton version, so I hope you are not disappointed with yours. It looks like good value from the photos.

You might visit the Vintage Leather Jackets forum as well to find a ton of info on the G-1:

Vintage Leather Jackets Forum

VLJ is the premier vintage leather jacket forum on the web. Learn more about cleaning vintage leather jackets, leather care, and where to buy leather jackets.

www.vintageleatherjackets.org

 

[PeterRocco]

You might find the following thread useful:

http://[URL]https://www.thefedoralo...-g-1-comparison-with-a-real-issued-g-1.91106/

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I believe the Excelled G-1 featured in this thread has a different tag from yours, but you could do some compare and contrast.

I'm a big fan of the G-1 and I actually like my Vietnam-era cowhide/fake collar jacket more than my 1957 goat skin/real mouton version, so I hope you are not disappointed with yours. It looks like good value from the photos.

You might visit the Vintage Leather Jackets forum as well to find a ton of info on the G-1:

http://[URL]https://www.vintageleatherjackets.org/

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Hi. That’s Great you have a 1957 G-1.
I own a Avirex Goat Skin G-1.
I’m am happy with this jacket. I only paid $90 delivered. I can’t Waite to wear it.

 

[PeterRocco]

You might find the following thread useful:

http://[URL]https://www.thefedoralo...-g-1-comparison-with-a-real-issued-g-1.91106/

[/URL]

I believe the Excelled G-1 featured in this thread has a different tag from yours, but you could do some compare and contrast.

I'm a big fan of the G-1 and I actually like my Vietnam-era cowhide/fake collar jacket more than my 1957 goat skin/real mouton version, so I hope you are not disappointed with yours. It looks like good value from the photos.

You might visit the Vintage Leather Jackets forum as well to find a ton of info on the G-1:

http://[URL]https://www.vintageleatherjackets.org/

[/URL]

Hi. Yes I am a member of that Forum. I post it there.

 

[PeterRocco]

The first Navy designation of "G-1" came under the 55J14 specification.

The earlier jackets are generally considered to be of higher quality than the post-Vietnam era jackets as the earlier jackets were constructed of goatskin and had a real mouton collar. Current model issue jackets (although there are exceptions) are constructed of cowhide and have a synthetic collar.

The makers of the Navy's jackets of the above specifications, in rough chronological order from the current supplier to pre-WWII include: PHARR BRAND NAME APPAREL (2004-current supplier), EXCELLED SHEEPSKIN & LEATHER COAT CO., 1999-2004, SCHOTT BROS., INC., 1998, COOPER SPORTSWEAR MFG. CO., INC, 1989-1996, BRILL BROS., INC., 1968-1987, ORCHARD M/C DIST. INC., 1986, FERGUSON OF OKLAHOMA, 1976, IMPERIAL LEATHER & SPORTSWEAR INC., 1976, IMPERIAL FASHIONS, INC., 1974, THE MARTIN LANE CO., INC., 1968-1969, GREGORY SPORTSWEAR INC., 1967, IRVIN B. FOSTER SPTSWEAR CO., 1962-1963, STAR SPORTSWEAR MFG. CORP., 1964-1967, IRVIN B.FOSTER&SONS SPORTSWEAR CO., INC., 1961, RALPH EDWARDS SPORTSWEAR, 1961-1964, BREIER OF AMSTERDAM, INC., 1960, CALIFORNIA SPORTSWEAR COMPANY, 1960, CAGLECO SPORTSWEAR, 1957, J.A.DUBOW SPORTING GOODS CORP.

Hi. I wonder where my jacket was made in the USA? Did Excelled have their own Factory?

 

[jchance]

Hi. I wonder where my jacket was made in the USA? Did Excelled have their own Factory?

Factories in NY and IL.

 

[PeterRocco]

Factories in NY and IL.

Hi. Thank You. Sad I think they are all closed down?

 

[PeterRocco]

The first Navy designation of "G-1" came under the 55J14 specification.

The earlier jackets are generally considered to be of higher quality than the post-Vietnam era jackets as the earlier jackets were constructed of goatskin and had a real mouton collar. Current model issue jackets (although there are exceptions) are constructed of cowhide and have a synthetic collar.

The makers of the Navy's jackets of the above specifications, in rough chronological order from the current supplier to pre-WWII include: PHARR BRAND NAME APPAREL (2004-current supplier), EXCELLED SHEEPSKIN & LEATHER COAT CO., 1999-2004, SCHOTT BROS., INC., 1998, COOPER SPORTSWEAR MFG. CO., INC, 1989-1996, BRILL BROS., INC., 1968-1987, ORCHARD M/C DIST. INC., 1986, FERGUSON OF OKLAHOMA, 1976, IMPERIAL LEATHER & SPORTSWEAR INC., 1976, IMPERIAL FASHIONS, INC., 1974, THE MARTIN LANE CO., INC., 1968-1969, GREGORY SPORTSWEAR INC., 1967, IRVIN B. FOSTER SPTSWEAR CO., 1962-1963, STAR SPORTSWEAR MFG. CORP., 1964-1967, IRVIN B.FOSTER&SONS SPORTSWEAR CO., INC., 1961, RALPH EDWARDS SPORTSWEAR, 1961-1964, BREIER OF AMSTERDAM, INC., 1960, CALIFORNIA SPORTSWEAR COMPANY, 1960, CAGLECO SPORTSWEAR, 1957, J.A.DUBOW SPORTING GOODS CORP.

Hi. I just found this. Do you think it’s made from Lambskin, Goat or Cowhide? My tag says Style 6011?
Thank You