Help me ID this G-1 Jacket please

[Leatheradmirer]

Recently i found this G-1 Jacket on sale for a great deal, but i'm not sure if this is a real military issued or it's just styled like one.. the size felt off too, it's size 38 but pit to pit is only 20" and length is 26,7".

Can anyone help me out whether this is a real military issue or not?

Any help would be appreciated.

 

[dthieu86]

For personal opinion , it’s not ok enough.
1. The tag seems carelessly sewn (extra sewing)
2. Zip is not made of copper

 

[Leatheradmirer]

For personal opinion , it’s not ok enough.
1. The tag seems carelessly sewn (extra sewing)
2. Zip is not made of copper

That's what i thought so too.. a bit messy but it's priced under 80 bucks,

Would you say it's a legit military issue or just some random jacket slapped with a military issue-ish tag?

 

[RDS]

Recently i found this G-1 Jacket on sale for a great deal, but i'm not sure if this is a real military issued or it's just styled like one.. the size felt off too, it's size 38 but pit to pit is only 20" and length is 26,7".

Can anyone help me out whether this is a real military issue or not?

Any help would be appreciated.

My initial thoughts are probably not.
That’s not a label I’ve seen before and also the ‘USN’ perforations in the wind flap look to be slightly irregular. These appear to be hand made and not as clean as if they were done by a stamp.
Anyway, it would be worth asking the question over at the Vintage Leather Jackets forum.
Those over there have more of an interest in military jackets and may be able to advise.

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[photo2u]

That is an imperial contract.

Here are the official g-1 type contracts

MIL-J-7823E(AS) PHARR BRAND NAME APPAREL SP0100-04-D-4247-0001
MIL-J-7823E(AS) EXCELLED SHEEPSKIN & LEATHER COAT CO. SP0 100-04-4119
MIL-J-7823E(AS) EXCELLED SHEEPSKIN & LEATHER COAT CO. SPO 100-99-D-5076-0001
MIL-J-7823E(AS) SCHOTT BROS., INC. SPO100-98-C-5015
MIL-J-7823E COOPER SPORTSWEAR MFG. CO., INC SPO-100-96-C-4015
MIL-J-7823E COOPER SPORTSWEAR MFG. CO., INC SPO-100-95-M-SH82
MIL-J-7823E(AS) COOPER SPORTSWEAR MFG. CO. INC DLA100-92-C-0454
MIL-J-7823E(AS) COOPER SPORTSWEAR MFG. CO., INC DLA100-91-C-0323
MIL-J-7823E(AS) COOPER SPORTSWEAR MFG. CO., INC DLA100-89-C-0480
NONE ON TAG BRILL BROS., INC. DLA100-87-C-0739
MIL-J-7823E(AS) ORCHARD M/C DIST. INC. DLA100-86-C-0481
MIL-J-7823E (AS) BRILL BROS., INC. DLA100-86-C-0451
MIL-J-7823E (AS) RALPH EDWARDS SPORTSWEAR, INC. DLA100-84-C-0771
MIL-J-7823E (AS) BRILL BROS., INC. DLA100-82-C-0564
MIL-J-7823E (AS) RALPH EDWARDS SPORTSWEAR, INC. DSA100-77-C-1518
MIL-J-7823E(AS) FERGUSON OF OKLAHOMA DSA100-76-C-1788
MIL-J-7823E(AS) IMPERIAL LEATHER & SPORTSWEAR INC. DSA100-76-C-1788
MIL - J 7823E(AS) IMPERIAL LEATHER & SPORTSWEAR INC. DSA100-76-C-0375
MIL-J-7823E (AS) BRILL BROS., INC. DSA100-75-C-0332
MIL-J-7823E(AS) STAR SPORTSWEAR MFG. CORP. DSA100-75-C-0331
MIL-J-7823E(AS) IMPERIAL FASHIONS, INC. DSA100-74-0162
MIL-J-7823E (AS) BRILL BROS., INC. DSA-73-C-0035
MIL-J-7823E(AS) STAR SPORTSWEAR MFG. CORP. DSA100-73-C-0034
MIL-J-7823E (AS) BRILL BROS., INC. DSA-72-C1138
MIL-J-7823E(AS) STAR SPORTSWEAR MFG. CORP. DSA100-72-C-0060
MIL-J-7823E (AS) BRILL BROS., INC. DSA 100-71-C-1343
MIL-J-7823D(WP) STAR SPORTSWEAR MFG.CO. DSA100-71-C-0535
MIL-J-7823C(WP) BRILL BROS., INC. DSA 100-71-C-0141
MIL-J-7823E (AS) RALPH EDWARDS SPORTSWEAR, INC. NONE ON TAG
MIL-J-7823D(WP) BRILL BROS., INC. DSA 100-70-C-0484
MIL-J-7823D(WP) STAR SPORTSWEAR MFG. CORP. DSA100-70-C-0483
MIL-J-7823D(WP) STAR SPORTSWEAR MFG. CORP. DSA 100-70-C-0475
MIL-J-7823D (WP) THE MARTIN LANE CO., INC. DSA 100-69-C-1545
MIL-J-7823D (WP) BRILL BROS., INC. DSA 100-68-C-1805
MIL-J-7823D (WP) STAR SPORTSWEAR MFG. CORP. DSA 100-68-C-0759
MIL-J-7823D (WP) THE MARTIN LANE CO., INC. DSA 100-68-C-0099
SPEC.MIL-J-7823D(WEP) GREGORY SPORTSWEAR INC. CONTRACT NO. DSA 100-67-C-3929
SPEC.MIL-J-7823D(WEP) GREGORY SPORTSWEAR INC. CONTRACT NO. DSA 100-67-C-3928
SPEC.MIL-J-7823D (WEP) RALPH EDWARDS SPRTSWEAR, INC. CONTRACT NO. DSA-1-5366
SPEC.MIL-J-7823D(WEP) STAR SPORTSWEAR MFG. CORP. DSA 100-67-C-1095
SPEC.MIL-J-7823C (WEP) IRVIN B. FOSTER SPTSWEAR CO. CONTRACT NO. DSA-1-8826
SPEC.MIL-J-7823C (WEP) IRVIN B. FOSTER SPTSWEAR CO. CONTRACT NO. DSA-1-8825
SPEC.MIL-J-7823C (WEP) IRVIN B. FOSTER SPTSWEAR CO. CONTRACT NO. DSA-10003081
SPEC.MIL-J-7823C (WEP) IRVIN B. FOSTER SPTSWEAR CO. CONTRACT NO. DSA-100-598
SPEC.MIL-J-7823C (WEP) RALPH EDWARDS SPRTSWEAR, INC. CONTRACT NO. DSA-1-4342-64-C
SPEC.MIL-J-7823C (WEP) RALPH EDWARDS SPRTSWEAR, INC. CONTRACT NO. DSA-1-9365
SPEC.MIL-J-7823C (WEP) W/E STAR SPORTSWEAR MFG. CORP. CONTRACT NO. DSA-1-3271-64-C
SPEC.MIL-J-7823C (WEP) STAR SPORTSWEAR MFG. CORP. CONTRACT NO. DSA 100-599
SPEC.MIL-J-7823B(WEP) IRVIN B. FOSTER SPTSWEAR CO. CONTRACT NO. DSA-1-2071-63-C
SPECIFICATION MIL-J-7823B(WEP) RALPH EDWARDS SPORTSWEAR, INC. CONTRACT NO.DSA- -1040-63-C
SPEC.MIL-J-7823B(WEP) IRVIN B. FOSTER SPTSWEAR CO. CONTRACT NO. DSA-1-435-C-62
SPECIFICATION MIL-J-7823B(WEP) RALPH EDWARDS SPORTSWEAR, INC. CONTRACT NO. QM(CTM) 10276-C-61
SPECIFICATION MIL-J-7823A(AER) IRVIN B.FOSTER&SONS SPORTSWEAR CO., INC. CONTRACT NO. DA 36-243-QM(CTM)8834-C-61
SPECIFICATION MIL-J-7823A(AER) RALPH EDWARDS SPORTSWEAR, INC. CONTRACT NO. QM(CTM)8833C-61
SPECIFICATION MIL-J-7823(AER) BREIER OF AMSTERDAM, INC. QM(CTM)6837-C-60
SPECIFICATION MIL-J-7823 (AER) CALIFORNIA SPORTSWEAR COMPANY CONTRACT #QM(CTM)4771-E-60
SPECIFICATION MIL-J-7823 (AER) CAGLECO SPORTSWEAR CONT QM(CTM)-144-O.I.-2515-E-57
SPECIFICATION MIL-J-7823 (AER) CAGLECO SPORTSWEAR CONTRACT NO N383-39321A
SPECIFICATION MIL-J-7823 (AER) CAGLECO SPORTSWEAR CONTRACT NO N383-28657A
SPECIFICATION MIL-J-7823 (AER) CAGLECO SPORTSWEAR CONTRACT NO N383s-14722A
SPECIFICATION MIL-J-7823 (AER) CAGLECO SPORTSWEAR CONTRACT NO N383s-9211A
SPECIFICATION MIL-J-7823 (AER) J.A.DUBOW SPORTING GOODS CORP. CONTRACT NO. N383S-4833A
SPECIFICATION MIL-J-7823 (AER) J.A.DUBOW SPORTING GOODS CORP. CONTRACT NO. N383S-4765A
SPECIFICATION MIL-J-7823(AER) & AMEND. #2 L.W. FOSTER SPORTSWEAR CO, INC. CONTRACT N383-22356A
SPECIFICATION NO. MIL-J-7823(AER) L.W. FOSTER SPORTSWEAR CO., INC. CONTRACT NO.DA-36-243-QM(CTM)2312
SPECIFICATION NO. MIL-J-7823(AER) L.W.FOSTER SPORTSWEAR CO., INC CONTRACT NO. DA-36-243-QM(CTM)2134
SPECIFICATION MIL-J-7823(AER) L.W.FOSTER SPORTSWEAR CO., INC CONTRACT NO.N383s-74471
SPECIFICATION MIL-J-7823 (AER) MONARCH MFG. CO. CONTRACT NO. N383s-80667
SPECIFICATION MIL-J-7823 (AER) RALPH EDWARDS SPORTSWEAR CONTRACT NO. QM.(CTM)-2313
SPECIFICATION MIL-J-7823(AER) WERBER SPORTSWEAR, INC. CONTRACT NO.383S-88886
SPEC. 55J14 (AER) A. PRITZKER & SONS, INC. CONTRACT NO.N383S-69537
SPEC. 55J14(AER) AVIATORS CLOTHING CO., INC. CONTRACT NO. N-383s-22111
SPEC. 55J14 (AER) B.-G. INC. CONTRACT NO. 383s-25923
SPECIFICATION 55J14 (AER) BURJAC SPORTSWEAR INC. CONTRACT No N383s-5299
SPEC. 55J14 (AER) L.W.FOSTER SPORTSWEAR CO. INC. CONTRACT NO.N-383s-96273
SPEC. 55J14 (AER) L.W.FOSTER SPORTSWEAR CO. INC. CONTRACT NO. N383s-13120
SPEC. 55J14 (AER) L.W.FOSTER SPORTSWEAR CO. INC. CONTRACT NO. N383s-20445
SPEC. 55J14 (AER) STAR SPORTSWEAR MFG.CO. LYNN, MASS. CONTRACT NO. N383S-39943
SPEC. 55J14 (AER) STAR SPORTSWEAR MFG.CO. LYNN, MASS. CONTRACT NO. N383S-51863
SPECIFICATION AN-J3A BURJAC SPORTSWEAR INC. CONTRACT #N288s-24369
SPECIFICATION AN-J3A BURJAC SPORTSWEAR INC. CONTRACT #N288s-24368
AN-J-3a L.W.FOSTER SPORTSWEAR CO.INC. CONT. NO. N383s1035
SPECIFICATION AN-J-3A MONARCH MFG.CO. MILWAUKEE CONTRACT NO. N288s-20570
SPECIFICATION AN-J-3A MONARCH MFG. CO. MILWAUKEE CONTRACT NO. N288S-28665
TYPE AN-J-3A ARNOFF MFG. COMPANY CONTRACT NO. N288 S-24248
SPEC. AN-J-3A WILLIS AND GEIGER INC. CONTRACT-N288s-35805
AN 6552 AMERICAN SPORTSWEAR CO. CONTRACT NO.N288s-28627
AN 6552 AMERICAN SPORTSWEAR CO. CONTRACT NO.N288s-24332
AN 6552-42 BOGEN & TENENBAUM CONTRACT NO. N 288s32281
AN 6552-40 BOGEN & TENENBAUM Contract No. N 288s24333
AN 6552-38 WILLIS AND GEIGER INC. CONTRACT -N288S32357
AN 6552-40 WILLIS AND GEIGER INC. CONTRACT -N288S28628
AN 6552 H.& L.BLOCK CONTRACT NO.N288s-20559
SPECIFICATION M - 422 A EDMUND T.CHURCH CO. INC. CONTRACT No. NXs-5133
SPECIFICATION M - 422 A FRIED, OSTERMAN CO. CONTRACT NO. 1405-A
SPECIFICATION M - 422 A FRIED, OSTERMAN CO. CONTRACT NO. 1406 EXT.A
SPECIFICATION M 422A GORDON & FERGUSON CO. CONTRACT NO. 88860
SPECIFICATION M-422 A GORDON & FERGUSON CO. CONTRACT NO. NXs.416-A
SPECIFICATION M-422 A GORDON & FERGUSON CO. CONTRACT NO. NXs.416
SPECIFICATION M-422a H.&L. BLOCK CONTRACT No. Nxsa-5134
SPECIFICATION M 422A WILLIS AND GEIGER INC. CONTRACT-Nos.290A
SPECIFICATION M 422a WILLIS AND GEIGER INC. CONTRACT-N Xs-290
SPECIFICATION M 422 WILLIS AND GEIGER INC. CONTRACT-No. S-74892
SPECIFICATION M-422 Monarch Mfg. Company CONTRACT-No. 79633

 

[Leatheradmirer]

My initial thoughts are probably not.
That’s not a label I’ve seen before and also the ‘USN’ perforations in the wind flap look to be slightly irregular. These appear to be hand made and not as clean as if they were done by a stamp.
Anyway, it would be worth asking the question over at the Vintage Leather Jackets forum.
Those over there have more of an interest in military jackets and may be able to advise.

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

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Looks sketchy doesn't it? The label is off, the sizing is off for a 38 size, honestly I just realized now about the irregular perforations, I didn't pay much attention earlier.

Thank you for the advise anyway, I'll pay a visit on the forum

 

[Leatheradmirer]

That is an imperial contract.

View attachment 733267

Here are the official g-1 type contracts

MIL-J-7823E(AS) PHARR BRAND NAME APPAREL SP0100-04-D-4247-0001
MIL-J-7823E(AS) EXCELLED SHEEPSKIN & LEATHER COAT CO. SP0 100-04-4119
MIL-J-7823E(AS) EXCELLED SHEEPSKIN & LEATHER COAT CO. SPO 100-99-D-5076-0001
MIL-J-7823E(AS) SCHOTT BROS., INC. SPO100-98-C-5015
MIL-J-7823E COOPER SPORTSWEAR MFG. CO., INC SPO-100-96-C-4015
MIL-J-7823E COOPER SPORTSWEAR MFG. CO., INC SPO-100-95-M-SH82
MIL-J-7823E(AS) COOPER SPORTSWEAR MFG. CO. INC DLA100-92-C-0454
MIL-J-7823E(AS) COOPER SPORTSWEAR MFG. CO., INC DLA100-91-C-0323
MIL-J-7823E(AS) COOPER SPORTSWEAR MFG. CO., INC DLA100-89-C-0480
NONE ON TAG BRILL BROS., INC. DLA100-87-C-0739
MIL-J-7823E(AS) ORCHARD M/C DIST. INC. DLA100-86-C-0481
MIL-J-7823E (AS) BRILL BROS., INC. DLA100-86-C-0451
MIL-J-7823E (AS) RALPH EDWARDS SPORTSWEAR, INC. DLA100-84-C-0771
MIL-J-7823E (AS) BRILL BROS., INC. DLA100-82-C-0564
MIL-J-7823E (AS) RALPH EDWARDS SPORTSWEAR, INC. DSA100-77-C-1518
MIL-J-7823E(AS) FERGUSON OF OKLAHOMA DSA100-76-C-1788
MIL-J-7823E(AS) IMPERIAL LEATHER & SPORTSWEAR INC. DSA100-76-C-1788
MIL - J 7823E(AS) IMPERIAL LEATHER & SPORTSWEAR INC. DSA100-76-C-0375
MIL-J-7823E (AS) BRILL BROS., INC. DSA100-75-C-0332
MIL-J-7823E(AS) STAR SPORTSWEAR MFG. CORP. DSA100-75-C-0331
MIL-J-7823E(AS) IMPERIAL FASHIONS, INC. DSA100-74-0162
MIL-J-7823E (AS) BRILL BROS., INC. DSA-73-C-0035
MIL-J-7823E(AS) STAR SPORTSWEAR MFG. CORP. DSA100-73-C-0034
MIL-J-7823E (AS) BRILL BROS., INC. DSA-72-C1138
MIL-J-7823E(AS) STAR SPORTSWEAR MFG. CORP. DSA100-72-C-0060
MIL-J-7823E (AS) BRILL BROS., INC. DSA 100-71-C-1343
MIL-J-7823D(WP) STAR SPORTSWEAR MFG.CO. DSA100-71-C-0535
MIL-J-7823C(WP) BRILL BROS., INC. DSA 100-71-C-0141
MIL-J-7823E (AS) RALPH EDWARDS SPORTSWEAR, INC. NONE ON TAG
MIL-J-7823D(WP) BRILL BROS., INC. DSA 100-70-C-0484
MIL-J-7823D(WP) STAR SPORTSWEAR MFG. CORP. DSA100-70-C-0483
MIL-J-7823D(WP) STAR SPORTSWEAR MFG. CORP. DSA 100-70-C-0475
MIL-J-7823D (WP) THE MARTIN LANE CO., INC. DSA 100-69-C-1545
MIL-J-7823D (WP) BRILL BROS., INC. DSA 100-68-C-1805
MIL-J-7823D (WP) STAR SPORTSWEAR MFG. CORP. DSA 100-68-C-0759
MIL-J-7823D (WP) THE MARTIN LANE CO., INC. DSA 100-68-C-0099
SPEC.MIL-J-7823D(WEP) GREGORY SPORTSWEAR INC. CONTRACT NO. DSA 100-67-C-3929
SPEC.MIL-J-7823D(WEP) GREGORY SPORTSWEAR INC. CONTRACT NO. DSA 100-67-C-3928
SPEC.MIL-J-7823D (WEP) RALPH EDWARDS SPRTSWEAR, INC. CONTRACT NO. DSA-1-5366
SPEC.MIL-J-7823D(WEP) STAR SPORTSWEAR MFG. CORP. DSA 100-67-C-1095
SPEC.MIL-J-7823C (WEP) IRVIN B. FOSTER SPTSWEAR CO. CONTRACT NO. DSA-1-8826
SPEC.MIL-J-7823C (WEP) IRVIN B. FOSTER SPTSWEAR CO. CONTRACT NO. DSA-1-8825
SPEC.MIL-J-7823C (WEP) IRVIN B. FOSTER SPTSWEAR CO. CONTRACT NO. DSA-10003081
SPEC.MIL-J-7823C (WEP) IRVIN B. FOSTER SPTSWEAR CO. CONTRACT NO. DSA-100-598
SPEC.MIL-J-7823C (WEP) RALPH EDWARDS SPRTSWEAR, INC. CONTRACT NO. DSA-1-4342-64-C
SPEC.MIL-J-7823C (WEP) RALPH EDWARDS SPRTSWEAR, INC. CONTRACT NO. DSA-1-9365
SPEC.MIL-J-7823C (WEP) W/E STAR SPORTSWEAR MFG. CORP. CONTRACT NO. DSA-1-3271-64-C
SPEC.MIL-J-7823C (WEP) STAR SPORTSWEAR MFG. CORP. CONTRACT NO. DSA 100-599
SPEC.MIL-J-7823B(WEP) IRVIN B. FOSTER SPTSWEAR CO. CONTRACT NO. DSA-1-2071-63-C
SPECIFICATION MIL-J-7823B(WEP) RALPH EDWARDS SPORTSWEAR, INC. CONTRACT NO.DSA- -1040-63-C
SPEC.MIL-J-7823B(WEP) IRVIN B. FOSTER SPTSWEAR CO. CONTRACT NO. DSA-1-435-C-62
SPECIFICATION MIL-J-7823B(WEP) RALPH EDWARDS SPORTSWEAR, INC. CONTRACT NO. QM(CTM) 10276-C-61
SPECIFICATION MIL-J-7823A(AER) IRVIN B.FOSTER&SONS SPORTSWEAR CO., INC. CONTRACT NO. DA 36-243-QM(CTM)8834-C-61
SPECIFICATION MIL-J-7823A(AER) RALPH EDWARDS SPORTSWEAR, INC. CONTRACT NO. QM(CTM)8833C-61
SPECIFICATION MIL-J-7823(AER) BREIER OF AMSTERDAM, INC. QM(CTM)6837-C-60
SPECIFICATION MIL-J-7823 (AER) CALIFORNIA SPORTSWEAR COMPANY CONTRACT #QM(CTM)4771-E-60
SPECIFICATION MIL-J-7823 (AER) CAGLECO SPORTSWEAR CONT QM(CTM)-144-O.I.-2515-E-57
SPECIFICATION MIL-J-7823 (AER) CAGLECO SPORTSWEAR CONTRACT NO N383-39321A
SPECIFICATION MIL-J-7823 (AER) CAGLECO SPORTSWEAR CONTRACT NO N383-28657A
SPECIFICATION MIL-J-7823 (AER) CAGLECO SPORTSWEAR CONTRACT NO N383s-14722A
SPECIFICATION MIL-J-7823 (AER) CAGLECO SPORTSWEAR CONTRACT NO N383s-9211A
SPECIFICATION MIL-J-7823 (AER) J.A.DUBOW SPORTING GOODS CORP. CONTRACT NO. N383S-4833A
SPECIFICATION MIL-J-7823 (AER) J.A.DUBOW SPORTING GOODS CORP. CONTRACT NO. N383S-4765A
SPECIFICATION MIL-J-7823(AER) & AMEND. #2 L.W. FOSTER SPORTSWEAR CO, INC. CONTRACT N383-22356A
SPECIFICATION NO. MIL-J-7823(AER) L.W. FOSTER SPORTSWEAR CO., INC. CONTRACT NO.DA-36-243-QM(CTM)2312
SPECIFICATION NO. MIL-J-7823(AER) L.W.FOSTER SPORTSWEAR CO., INC CONTRACT NO. DA-36-243-QM(CTM)2134
SPECIFICATION MIL-J-7823(AER) L.W.FOSTER SPORTSWEAR CO., INC CONTRACT NO.N383s-74471
SPECIFICATION MIL-J-7823 (AER) MONARCH MFG. CO. CONTRACT NO. N383s-80667
SPECIFICATION MIL-J-7823 (AER) RALPH EDWARDS SPORTSWEAR CONTRACT NO. QM.(CTM)-2313
SPECIFICATION MIL-J-7823(AER) WERBER SPORTSWEAR, INC. CONTRACT NO.383S-88886
SPEC. 55J14 (AER) A. PRITZKER & SONS, INC. CONTRACT NO.N383S-69537
SPEC. 55J14(AER) AVIATORS CLOTHING CO., INC. CONTRACT NO. N-383s-22111
SPEC. 55J14 (AER) B.-G. INC. CONTRACT NO. 383s-25923
SPECIFICATION 55J14 (AER) BURJAC SPORTSWEAR INC. CONTRACT No N383s-5299
SPEC. 55J14 (AER) L.W.FOSTER SPORTSWEAR CO. INC. CONTRACT NO.N-383s-96273
SPEC. 55J14 (AER) L.W.FOSTER SPORTSWEAR CO. INC. CONTRACT NO. N383s-13120
SPEC. 55J14 (AER) L.W.FOSTER SPORTSWEAR CO. INC. CONTRACT NO. N383s-20445
SPEC. 55J14 (AER) STAR SPORTSWEAR MFG.CO. LYNN, MASS. CONTRACT NO. N383S-39943
SPEC. 55J14 (AER) STAR SPORTSWEAR MFG.CO. LYNN, MASS. CONTRACT NO. N383S-51863
SPECIFICATION AN-J3A BURJAC SPORTSWEAR INC. CONTRACT #N288s-24369
SPECIFICATION AN-J3A BURJAC SPORTSWEAR INC. CONTRACT #N288s-24368
AN-J-3a L.W.FOSTER SPORTSWEAR CO.INC. CONT. NO. N383s1035
SPECIFICATION AN-J-3A MONARCH MFG.CO. MILWAUKEE CONTRACT NO. N288s-20570
SPECIFICATION AN-J-3A MONARCH MFG. CO. MILWAUKEE CONTRACT NO. N288S-28665
TYPE AN-J-3A ARNOFF MFG. COMPANY CONTRACT NO. N288 S-24248
SPEC. AN-J-3A WILLIS AND GEIGER INC. CONTRACT-N288s-35805
AN 6552 AMERICAN SPORTSWEAR CO. CONTRACT NO.N288s-28627
AN 6552 AMERICAN SPORTSWEAR CO. CONTRACT NO.N288s-24332
AN 6552-42 BOGEN & TENENBAUM CONTRACT NO. N 288s32281
AN 6552-40 BOGEN & TENENBAUM Contract No. N 288s24333
AN 6552-38 WILLIS AND GEIGER INC. CONTRACT -N288S32357
AN 6552-40 WILLIS AND GEIGER INC. CONTRACT -N288S28628
AN 6552 H.& L.BLOCK CONTRACT NO.N288s-20559
SPECIFICATION M - 422 A EDMUND T.CHURCH CO. INC. CONTRACT No. NXs-5133
SPECIFICATION M - 422 A FRIED, OSTERMAN CO. CONTRACT NO. 1405-A
SPECIFICATION M - 422 A FRIED, OSTERMAN CO. CONTRACT NO. 1406 EXT.A
SPECIFICATION M 422A GORDON & FERGUSON CO. CONTRACT NO. 88860
SPECIFICATION M-422 A GORDON & FERGUSON CO. CONTRACT NO. NXs.416-A
SPECIFICATION M-422 A GORDON & FERGUSON CO. CONTRACT NO. NXs.416
SPECIFICATION M-422a H.&L. BLOCK CONTRACT No. Nxsa-5134
SPECIFICATION M 422A WILLIS AND GEIGER INC. CONTRACT-Nos.290A
SPECIFICATION M 422a WILLIS AND GEIGER INC. CONTRACT-N Xs-290
SPECIFICATION M 422 WILLIS AND GEIGER INC. CONTRACT-No. S-74892
SPECIFICATION M-422 Monarch Mfg. Company CONTRACT-No. 79633

That helps a lot, but is it normal that it doesnt list the Contractor name? And the font looks messy compared to the one you provided

 

[RDS]

That is an imperial contract.

View attachment 733267

Although similar the label in the jacket is different to an Imperial.

The font or typeface is different and there’s no manufacturer given, however the big red flag to this being a copy is that the first line says
‘JACKETS, FLYER’S.’
I don’t think a genuine US manufacturer would add an extra letter S on the end of the word JACKET.

 

[photo2u]

The jacket in the image has side pocket warmers. The jacket is correct, but not military issue. Imperial appears to have made under the contract number a 1976 a civilian flight jacket. They also had a 1974 contract.

 

[dthieu86]

That's what i thought so too.. a bit messy but it's priced under 80 bucks,

Would you say it's a legit military issue or just some random jacket slapped with a military issue-ish tag?

I'm not a big fan of military jackets so I'm not sure about the authenticity of this jacket
Depends on your intended use:
1. if used: according to the picture the leather material seems to have degraded a lot
2. if for collection: I have no opinion based on my limited knowledge

 

[Leatheradmirer]

Although similar the label in the jacket is different to an Imperial.

The font or typeface is different and there’s no manufacturer given, however the big red flag to this being a copy is that the first line says
‘JACKETS, FLYER’S.’
I don’t think a genuine US manufacturer would add an extra letter S on the end of the word JACKET.

That's what i noticed about the font, looks messy and not uniform.. so probably just a copy of G-1 right?

 

[Leatheradmirer]

The jacket in the image has side pocket warmers. The jacket is correct, but not military issue. Imperial appears to have made under the contract number a 1976 a civilian flight jacket. They also had a 1974 contract.

Does that mean it is legit Imperial contract, but in standard civilian version?

 

[Harris HTM]

according to the picture the leather material seems to have degraded a lot

Could you please elaborate? I don't see any degradation at all, let alone a lot, maybe because I use a cheap smartphone

 

[RDS]

That's what i noticed about the font, looks messy and not uniform.. so probably just a copy of G-1 right?

I’m pretty sure it’s not a military issue G-1 and as has been noted above it also has hand warmer pockets. That doesn’t necessarily mean it’s not a good jacket but without actually handling it, or least a load more photos, it’s difficult to say. I guess it all depends on the price and what you’re actually wanting.

If wanting something a little more authentic I’d suggest maybe looking out for the Cooper blue label G-1’s. These can be found in good condition, a wider range of sizes and at reasonable prices.

Then, there’s always the older vintage genuine military issue jackets. These are also around but tend to be more expensive and due to age will often show wear around the collars and with the waist and cuff knits sometimes needing to be replaced (which then adds to the overall cost)

As said previously it’s definitely worth checking out the Vintage Leather Jackets forum as you’ll probably find all the info about G-1’s you need.

 

[dthieu86]

That is an imperial contract.

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Here are the official g-1 type contracts

MIL-J-7823E(AS) PHARR BRAND NAME APPAREL SP0100-04-D-4247-0001
MIL-J-7823E(AS) EXCELLED SHEEPSKIN & LEATHER COAT CO. SP0 100-04-4119
MIL-J-7823E(AS) EXCELLED SHEEPSKIN & LEATHER COAT CO. SPO 100-99-D-5076-0001
MIL-J-7823E(AS) SCHOTT BROS., INC. SPO100-98-C-5015
MIL-J-7823E COOPER SPORTSWEAR MFG. CO., INC SPO-100-96-C-4015
MIL-J-7823E COOPER SPORTSWEAR MFG. CO., INC SPO-100-95-M-SH82
MIL-J-7823E(AS) COOPER SPORTSWEAR MFG. CO. INC DLA100-92-C-0454
MIL-J-7823E(AS) COOPER SPORTSWEAR MFG. CO., INC DLA100-91-C-0323
MIL-J-7823E(AS) COOPER SPORTSWEAR MFG. CO., INC DLA100-89-C-0480
NONE ON TAG BRILL BROS., INC. DLA100-87-C-0739
MIL-J-7823E(AS) ORCHARD M/C DIST. INC. DLA100-86-C-0481
MIL-J-7823E (AS) BRILL BROS., INC. DLA100-86-C-0451
MIL-J-7823E (AS) RALPH EDWARDS SPORTSWEAR, INC. DLA100-84-C-0771
MIL-J-7823E (AS) BRILL BROS., INC. DLA100-82-C-0564
MIL-J-7823E (AS) RALPH EDWARDS SPORTSWEAR, INC. DSA100-77-C-1518
MIL-J-7823E(AS) FERGUSON OF OKLAHOMA DSA100-76-C-1788
MIL-J-7823E(AS) IMPERIAL LEATHER & SPORTSWEAR INC. DSA100-76-C-1788
MIL - J 7823E(AS) IMPERIAL LEATHER & SPORTSWEAR INC. DSA100-76-C-0375
MIL-J-7823E (AS) BRILL BROS., INC. DSA100-75-C-0332
MIL-J-7823E(AS) STAR SPORTSWEAR MFG. CORP. DSA100-75-C-0331
MIL-J-7823E(AS) IMPERIAL FASHIONS, INC. DSA100-74-0162
MIL-J-7823E (AS) BRILL BROS., INC. DSA-73-C-0035
MIL-J-7823E(AS) STAR SPORTSWEAR MFG. CORP. DSA100-73-C-0034
MIL-J-7823E (AS) BRILL BROS., INC. DSA-72-C1138
MIL-J-7823E(AS) STAR SPORTSWEAR MFG. CORP. DSA100-72-C-0060
MIL-J-7823E (AS) BRILL BROS., INC. DSA 100-71-C-1343
MIL-J-7823D(WP) STAR SPORTSWEAR MFG.CO. DSA100-71-C-0535
MIL-J-7823C(WP) BRILL BROS., INC. DSA 100-71-C-0141
MIL-J-7823E (AS) RALPH EDWARDS SPORTSWEAR, INC. NONE ON TAG
MIL-J-7823D(WP) BRILL BROS., INC. DSA 100-70-C-0484
MIL-J-7823D(WP) STAR SPORTSWEAR MFG. CORP. DSA100-70-C-0483
MIL-J-7823D(WP) STAR SPORTSWEAR MFG. CORP. DSA 100-70-C-0475
MIL-J-7823D (WP) THE MARTIN LANE CO., INC. DSA 100-69-C-1545
MIL-J-7823D (WP) BRILL BROS., INC. DSA 100-68-C-1805
MIL-J-7823D (WP) STAR SPORTSWEAR MFG. CORP. DSA 100-68-C-0759
MIL-J-7823D (WP) THE MARTIN LANE CO., INC. DSA 100-68-C-0099
SPEC.MIL-J-7823D(WEP) GREGORY SPORTSWEAR INC. CONTRACT NO. DSA 100-67-C-3929
SPEC.MIL-J-7823D(WEP) GREGORY SPORTSWEAR INC. CONTRACT NO. DSA 100-67-C-3928
SPEC.MIL-J-7823D (WEP) RALPH EDWARDS SPRTSWEAR, INC. CONTRACT NO. DSA-1-5366
SPEC.MIL-J-7823D(WEP) STAR SPORTSWEAR MFG. CORP. DSA 100-67-C-1095
SPEC.MIL-J-7823C (WEP) IRVIN B. FOSTER SPTSWEAR CO. CONTRACT NO. DSA-1-8826
SPEC.MIL-J-7823C (WEP) IRVIN B. FOSTER SPTSWEAR CO. CONTRACT NO. DSA-1-8825
SPEC.MIL-J-7823C (WEP) IRVIN B. FOSTER SPTSWEAR CO. CONTRACT NO. DSA-10003081
SPEC.MIL-J-7823C (WEP) IRVIN B. FOSTER SPTSWEAR CO. CONTRACT NO. DSA-100-598
SPEC.MIL-J-7823C (WEP) RALPH EDWARDS SPRTSWEAR, INC. CONTRACT NO. DSA-1-4342-64-C
SPEC.MIL-J-7823C (WEP) RALPH EDWARDS SPRTSWEAR, INC. CONTRACT NO. DSA-1-9365
SPEC.MIL-J-7823C (WEP) W/E STAR SPORTSWEAR MFG. CORP. CONTRACT NO. DSA-1-3271-64-C
SPEC.MIL-J-7823C (WEP) STAR SPORTSWEAR MFG. CORP. CONTRACT NO. DSA 100-599
SPEC.MIL-J-7823B(WEP) IRVIN B. FOSTER SPTSWEAR CO. CONTRACT NO. DSA-1-2071-63-C
SPECIFICATION MIL-J-7823B(WEP) RALPH EDWARDS SPORTSWEAR, INC. CONTRACT NO.DSA- -1040-63-C
SPEC.MIL-J-7823B(WEP) IRVIN B. FOSTER SPTSWEAR CO. CONTRACT NO. DSA-1-435-C-62
SPECIFICATION MIL-J-7823B(WEP) RALPH EDWARDS SPORTSWEAR, INC. CONTRACT NO. QM(CTM) 10276-C-61
SPECIFICATION MIL-J-7823A(AER) IRVIN B.FOSTER&SONS SPORTSWEAR CO., INC. CONTRACT NO. DA 36-243-QM(CTM)8834-C-61
SPECIFICATION MIL-J-7823A(AER) RALPH EDWARDS SPORTSWEAR, INC. CONTRACT NO. QM(CTM)8833C-61
SPECIFICATION MIL-J-7823(AER) BREIER OF AMSTERDAM, INC. QM(CTM)6837-C-60
SPECIFICATION MIL-J-7823 (AER) CALIFORNIA SPORTSWEAR COMPANY CONTRACT #QM(CTM)4771-E-60
SPECIFICATION MIL-J-7823 (AER) CAGLECO SPORTSWEAR CONT QM(CTM)-144-O.I.-2515-E-57
SPECIFICATION MIL-J-7823 (AER) CAGLECO SPORTSWEAR CONTRACT NO N383-39321A
SPECIFICATION MIL-J-7823 (AER) CAGLECO SPORTSWEAR CONTRACT NO N383-28657A
SPECIFICATION MIL-J-7823 (AER) CAGLECO SPORTSWEAR CONTRACT NO N383s-14722A
SPECIFICATION MIL-J-7823 (AER) CAGLECO SPORTSWEAR CONTRACT NO N383s-9211A
SPECIFICATION MIL-J-7823 (AER) J.A.DUBOW SPORTING GOODS CORP. CONTRACT NO. N383S-4833A
SPECIFICATION MIL-J-7823 (AER) J.A.DUBOW SPORTING GOODS CORP. CONTRACT NO. N383S-4765A
SPECIFICATION MIL-J-7823(AER) & AMEND. #2 L.W. FOSTER SPORTSWEAR CO, INC. CONTRACT N383-22356A
SPECIFICATION NO. MIL-J-7823(AER) L.W. FOSTER SPORTSWEAR CO., INC. CONTRACT NO.DA-36-243-QM(CTM)2312
SPECIFICATION NO. MIL-J-7823(AER) L.W.FOSTER SPORTSWEAR CO., INC CONTRACT NO. DA-36-243-QM(CTM)2134
SPECIFICATION MIL-J-7823(AER) L.W.FOSTER SPORTSWEAR CO., INC CONTRACT NO.N383s-74471
SPECIFICATION MIL-J-7823 (AER) MONARCH MFG. CO. CONTRACT NO. N383s-80667
SPECIFICATION MIL-J-7823 (AER) RALPH EDWARDS SPORTSWEAR CONTRACT NO. QM.(CTM)-2313
SPECIFICATION MIL-J-7823(AER) WERBER SPORTSWEAR, INC. CONTRACT NO.383S-88886
SPEC. 55J14 (AER) A. PRITZKER & SONS, INC. CONTRACT NO.N383S-69537
SPEC. 55J14(AER) AVIATORS CLOTHING CO., INC. CONTRACT NO. N-383s-22111
SPEC. 55J14 (AER) B.-G. INC. CONTRACT NO. 383s-25923
SPECIFICATION 55J14 (AER) BURJAC SPORTSWEAR INC. CONTRACT No N383s-5299
SPEC. 55J14 (AER) L.W.FOSTER SPORTSWEAR CO. INC. CONTRACT NO.N-383s-96273
SPEC. 55J14 (AER) L.W.FOSTER SPORTSWEAR CO. INC. CONTRACT NO. N383s-13120
SPEC. 55J14 (AER) L.W.FOSTER SPORTSWEAR CO. INC. CONTRACT NO. N383s-20445
SPEC. 55J14 (AER) STAR SPORTSWEAR MFG.CO. LYNN, MASS. CONTRACT NO. N383S-39943
SPEC. 55J14 (AER) STAR SPORTSWEAR MFG.CO. LYNN, MASS. CONTRACT NO. N383S-51863
SPECIFICATION AN-J3A BURJAC SPORTSWEAR INC. CONTRACT #N288s-24369
SPECIFICATION AN-J3A BURJAC SPORTSWEAR INC. CONTRACT #N288s-24368
AN-J-3a L.W.FOSTER SPORTSWEAR CO.INC. CONT. NO. N383s1035
SPECIFICATION AN-J-3A MONARCH MFG.CO. MILWAUKEE CONTRACT NO. N288s-20570
SPECIFICATION AN-J-3A MONARCH MFG. CO. MILWAUKEE CONTRACT NO. N288S-28665
TYPE AN-J-3A ARNOFF MFG. COMPANY CONTRACT NO. N288 S-24248
SPEC. AN-J-3A WILLIS AND GEIGER INC. CONTRACT-N288s-35805
AN 6552 AMERICAN SPORTSWEAR CO. CONTRACT NO.N288s-28627
AN 6552 AMERICAN SPORTSWEAR CO. CONTRACT NO.N288s-24332
AN 6552-42 BOGEN & TENENBAUM CONTRACT NO. N 288s32281
AN 6552-40 BOGEN & TENENBAUM Contract No. N 288s24333
AN 6552-38 WILLIS AND GEIGER INC. CONTRACT -N288S32357
AN 6552-40 WILLIS AND GEIGER INC. CONTRACT -N288S28628
AN 6552 H.& L.BLOCK CONTRACT NO.N288s-20559
SPECIFICATION M - 422 A EDMUND T.CHURCH CO. INC. CONTRACT No. NXs-5133
SPECIFICATION M - 422 A FRIED, OSTERMAN CO. CONTRACT NO. 1405-A
SPECIFICATION M - 422 A FRIED, OSTERMAN CO. CONTRACT NO. 1406 EXT.A
SPECIFICATION M 422A GORDON & FERGUSON CO. CONTRACT NO. 88860
SPECIFICATION M-422 A GORDON & FERGUSON CO. CONTRACT NO. NXs.416-A
SPECIFICATION M-422 A GORDON & FERGUSON CO. CONTRACT NO. NXs.416
SPECIFICATION M-422a H.&L. BLOCK CONTRACT No. Nxsa-5134
SPECIFICATION M 422A WILLIS AND GEIGER INC. CONTRACT-Nos.290A
SPECIFICATION M 422a WILLIS AND GEIGER INC. CONTRACT-N Xs-290
SPECIFICATION M 422 WILLIS AND GEIGER INC. CONTRACT-No. S-74892
SPECIFICATION M-422 Monarch Mfg. Company CONTRACT-No. 79633

What a valuable information. thanks for sharing

 

[photo2u]

I’m pretty sure it’s not a military issue G-1 and as has been noted above it also has hand warmer pockets. That doesn’t necessarily mean it’s not a good jacket but without actually handling it, or least a load more photos, it’s difficult to say. I guess it all depends on the price and what you’re actually wanting.

If wanting something a little more authentic I’d suggest maybe looking out for the Cooper blue label G-1’s. These can be found in good condition, a wider range of sizes and at reasonable prices.

Then, there’s always the older vintage genuine military issue jackets. These are also around but tend to be more expensive and due to age will often show wear around the collars and with the waist and cuff knits sometimes needing to be replaced (which then adds to the overall cost)

As said previously it’s definitely worth checking out the Vintage Leather Jackets forum as you’ll probably find all the info about G-1’s you need.

Imperial was big in the 70s. They made many leather jackets. Their quality is a little better than the average price point for their targeted market. I have had some G-1 imperials. They are nice to wear around. Their goat is not in the quality of 50-60 G-1 contracts, but that is due to the production trends.

The hand warmer pockets addition is a practical one and most definitely does not deteriorate any jacket from its quality and functionality. Imperial reminds me of Cooper. They were a 40s A-2 contracted maker who later continued to produce G1 and A-2 contracts. Cooper was fundamental in the development of the modern A-2 for the USAF. Their new look had the addition of the popular hand warmers and a little roomier feel overall.
Personally, I do not like the extra bulk in a flight jacket. Specially when flying. If you have flown, you are very aware that it gets nice and tight and not much room around you. There are serious collectors and makers here in this forum, who produce gorgeous, superior quality jackets. They have a great understanding and experience with the G-1 type.