Description: Gentlemen, Offered here is this re-issued A-2, made by Rough Wear contract 23380. This is one example of only 12,000 made under this specific contract awarded in 1941. This jacket was most likely worn in WWII and re-issued in the post-war, possibly during the Korean War. Inside liner shows also names and initials from the two previous owners: “JC BRYANT” and “R.A.B 816208”. Unfortunately, besides those names, I don't have any information about the previous owners. The condition is amazing. The leather is extremely supple and the poly-acrylate lacquer has started to flake off over the years developing an amazing patina, giving that “GREAT ESCAPE” look. The knits are original to the jacket. Both cuffs have some holes but they don’t compromise the performance when wearing the jacket. Original M-41 Crown zipper working perfectly. Left chest shows ghost stitching from 2 different name tags removed at some point. Left shoulder depicts a color printed U.S. AIR FORCE logo. The back depicts a beautifully hand-painted USAF B-26 Invader dropping a bomb. JACKETS FROM THIS SMALL CONTRACT, IN WEARABLE CONDITION AND LARGE SIZE ARE REALLY HARD TO FIND NOWADAYS. This would make a great addition to any WWII or KW display. MEASUREMENTS PIT TO PIT: 23,5 SLEEVE: 25 SHOULDER: 19 BACK LENGHT: 25,75 IF YOU ENJOY MILITARY JACKETS, FOLLOW MY COLLECTION ON IG: TRADEAJACKET Let me know if you have any questions. All sales are final.
Price: 4750 USD
Location: Bradenton, Florida
End Time: 2024-02-03T22:37:37.000Z
Shipping Cost: 85 USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Conflict: WW II (1939-45)
Region of Origin: United States
Theme: Militaria
Original/Reproduction: Original
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
