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This vintage A-2 leather flight jacket was made in the 1940s, either at the end of the war or during occupation. A-2s ceased to be produced in 1943, but remained popular with servicemen. Theatre made examples like this are rare, but were commissioned by Americans who wanted a jacket that was no longer available through official channels. It is made to the A-2 pattern, with a shirt style collar secured by snaps, flapped, snapped patch pockets, knit cuffs and collar, and a zipper front with a wind flap. The jacket has a one piece back and two piece sleeves. The jacket has war-time German hardware, with a Zipp main zipper (with the back marked DRP, which stands for Deutschers ReichsPatent, and points to a 1945 or before dating of manufacture of the zipper). All the snaps are PRYM brand. The jacket is lined with a typically German plaid, which has been heavily worn and has been patched.
Chest (pit to pit): 23" (doubled = 46")
Shoulder to shoulder: 19"
Sleeve (shoulder to cuff): 26"
Length (base of collar to end of waistband): 24"
http://www.ebay.com/itm/281514834920
Chest (pit to pit): 23" (doubled = 46")
Shoulder to shoulder: 19"
Sleeve (shoulder to cuff): 26"
Length (base of collar to end of waistband): 24"
http://www.ebay.com/itm/281514834920