Vintage 1930s Ww2 German Luftwaffe Horsehide Leather Pilot Motorcycle Jacket For Sale

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For sale we have the amazing and very sought after ORIGINAL 1930s/40s WW2 German LUFTWAFFE 'Horsehide Leather FLIGHT/PILOT (Motorcycle) Jacket

No size label (fits like a Large), measurements are as follows….22.5inch - Armpit to armpit, 24inch - Top of shoulder (not including collar) to bottom of jacket, 24.5inch - Top of shoulder seam to outside cuff, 17.5inch - Shoulder seam to shoulder seam, 19inch - Armpit to inside cuff

This is a 100% original 1930s/40s Vintage German Motorcycle Jacket and the same model JAcket as worn by the German Luftwaffe Pilot-aces during the 2nd World War. Often referred to as the 'Cyclist' Jacket, the German Luftwaffe authorised their procurement via private purchase in 1940. These Jackets had been worn by German and French civilians since about 1920, its not known exactly when production ceased but is thought some time during the early 1950s. These Jackets were popular amongst the german fighter pilots due to their Lightweight, close cut and because they could be worn comfortably in the tighter confines of the closed cockpit. This particular Jacket is a German model by INDIAN with 'Zipp' Zippers.

Its impossible to know for sure if this was an actual Luftwaffe Pilots Jacket, no insignia / shoulder loops have been added, but then again many pilots wore their jackets without insignia or many of these insignias/badges were applied post wore to boost values of these jackets.

An extremely collectable rare ORIGINAL piece.

Features…. Brown Stiff HORSEHIDE Leather, pointed collar, Checked Cotton Lining, Cuff stud buttons, 2 chest pockets with Zipp Zippers, Main 'Lightning Bolt' Zipp Zipper, 2 front Hand Zip pockets with Zipp zippers, Metal front Belt. Side metal Buckle Straps. Due to the presence of the 'Lightning Bolt' to main Zipper this would date mid to late 1930s

CONDITION/FLAWS

Please note all my jackets are VERY OLD, RARE, GENUINE VINTAGE leathers. Some of them will have been worn for over half a century, they will show signs of use, general wear, marks, scuffs etc. I try to describe as accurately as possible but what i may consider to be an amazing vintage Leather with a stunning Patina might be seen by someone else completely differently. Vintage clothing is not for everyone so please be aware before offerding. Thanks

STUNNING overall Vintage condition, with no real faults. Just extremely minor wear/marks on arms. Will benefit greatly from a professional clean or conditioning. Lining in beautiful clean condition. All Hardware intact and functions perfectly. Perfect wearable condition. Stunning Jacket not to be found again in this condition.

Hope you like my jackets,

kind regards and happy offerding

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