Help with G-1 provenance

[Metatron]

Greetings guys, I haven't been around these parts for some time, but picked up this G-1 and knew this would be the best place to ask:

Is this an original USN issued? My gut tells me yes. But the zipper is a design I have not seen on G-1s in my online research.

The faded stencil on the back which I was only able to read from the photograph says ''VP-30'' so assuming it is authentic it was used by a maritime patrol unit. Such a unit is not the most glorious aviation post imaginable so I doubt it was added for faux military civilian fashion.

Finally, somebody's mum knitted these replacement cuffs. Charming or fugly?

 

[thor]

Early 1970’s Star Sportswear military issue G-1. Looks like it is still made of goatskin, not that grain-embossed cowhide leather.
Cuffs are totally “fugly” but good quality replacement knits are readily available on eBay and elsewhere.

 

[Peacoat]

Excellent call, Captain. I knew it was issued, and probably late 60s to early 70s, but didn't know the Star part.

 

[Metatron]

Cool, thank you so much for your expertise Thor.

This was a real bargain and not wanting to spoil this with an expensive restoration I think these cuffs will do:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B005FQO...olid=263OQC2V5CSG9&psc=1&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it
Good brand, not to USN specs or anything but I just need it to look good.

Now to find a leather repairs person that knows what they are doing.

 

[Deacon211]

Good call, Thor.

Nice jacket Metatron! [emoji1303]

But I knew some P-3 guys who you wouldn’t want to be in a dark bar with when you said that about the Patrol community. [emoji6]

Trolling around in the goo at 100ft with one engine shutdown looking for subs is not for the faint of heart.


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[thor]

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hainan_Island_incident

This “peacetime” incident between a Navy P-3 and two intercepting Chinese jet fighters is real edge-of-your-seat reading. The Navy pilot certainly had “The Right Stuff”!

 

[Metatron]

Good call, Thor.

Nice jacket Metatron! [emoji1303]

But I knew some P-3 guys who you wouldn’t want to be in a dark bar with when you said that about the Patrol community. [emoji6]

Trolling around in the goo at 100ft with one engine shutdown looking for subs is not for the faint of heart.


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Thanks. Ha! I know you added my emoji but I should clarify: Not the most glamorous post as far as the civilian fashion intepretation of military clothing goes, but I am jealous of anyone with a flying licence, whether it is an F-35 or a Cessna pilot. And I should be so lucky to fly in a P-3.

 

[Deacon211]

Thanks. Ha! I know you added my emoji but I should clarify: Not the most glamorous post as far as the civilian fashion intepretation of military clothing goes, but I am jealous of anyone with a flying licence, whether it is an F-35 or a Cessna pilot. And I should be so lucky to fly in a P-3.

Ha, I’m totally kidding as well. All in good fun and again, great jacket!


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