Vintage Harley Davidson Jacket

[AshleyE19]

Hello,

I'm hoping you can help me identify a vintage Harley-Davidson leather motorcycle jacket that belonged to my late father.

My father was born in 1944, and the jacket was given to him when he was approximately 16 years old. He never wore it, and it has been stored in a closet for many years.

The jacket has the following features:

• Harley-Davidson label reading “High Quality Fine Workmanship”
• Label identifying the leather as genuine steerhide
• Burgundy quilted lining
• Metal zipper marked “Serval USA”
• Asymmetrical front zipper, zippered pockets, and a waist belt with buckle
• Plain back without patches or embroidery

The leather appears flexible and has no visible cracks. We are hoping to establish its approximate age, specific model, authenticity, and potential collector value before deciding whether to sell it.

I've attached photographs of the label, zipper, front, and back.

Any information or direction to a knowledgeable vintage Harley-Davidson clothing collector would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you for your time and help.

 

[Morgenstern]

Hello,

I'm hoping you can help me identify a vintage Harley-Davidson leather motorcycle jacket that belonged to my late father.

My father was born in 1944, and the jacket was given to him when he was approximately 16 years old. He never wore it, and it has been stored in a closet for many years.

The jacket has the following features:

• Harley-Davidson label reading “High Quality Fine Workmanship”
• Label identifying the leather as genuine steerhide
• Burgundy quilted lining
• Metal zipper marked “Serval USA”
• Asymmetrical front zipper, zippered pockets, and a waist belt with buckle
• Plain back without patches or embroidery

The leather appears flexible and has no visible cracks. We are hoping to establish its approximate age, specific model, authenticity, and potential collector value before deciding whether to sell it.

I've attached photographs of the label, zipper, front, and back.

Any information or direction to a knowledgeable vintage Harley-Davidson clothing collector would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you for your time and help.

Harley Davidson Cycle Champ about 1956