This item has been sold. Original L.W.Foster MIL-J-7823 G-1 Flight Jacket Price: $495.00 (near-mint condition) — note shipping costs below Fit: this pattern is a comfortable fit in the correct size Leather: chrome tanned seal brown goatskin, amazing Lining: original brown/purple rayon, near-mint condition Mouton: replace, but with vintage mouton Waistband: original, in amazing condition) Cuffs: originals, in amazing condition Zipper: original Conmar zipper, which operates very well Size: 44 This jacket is a vintage G-1 from around 1956, and was made by L.W. Foster. They were the among a small number of contractors who made massive numbers of jackets for the Navy, along with jackets for the Air Force. This is from their largest contract, DA-36-243-QM(CTM)2312. After one more contract, Lou Foster would no longer make leather garments, but produced leisure suits (this information from his grandson). His brother Irvin B. Foster and he argued over the company future, and Irvin left to start his own business, still making the iconic G-1 jacket, along with many other forms of military clothing. This jacket is in truly amazing condition for its age. The goatskin looks unused, except for some finish wear that the zipper slider has done to the folded edge it rubs against. The lining is immaculate, and the knits are in highly desirable superb condition. Usually the knits are first to have trouble, but this jacket is absolutely the exception, having near perfect knits. One curiosity is the mouton. It's certainly original to the jacket, but a little darker than what one sees from L.W. Foster contracts of this era. We have seen dark mouton that's quite ugly, but this mouton looks great, but just has a darker color. No fading as of yet! Photos make the mouton look darker than it is, but it's almost even in color tone to the goatskin. There are no stitch holes from patches or a name tag anywhere on this jacket. This jacket will ideally fit a person who is 5'10" to 6'2", with a chest circumference of 43" to 44", and weight of 185-215 pounds. « Return  Jacket dimensions:  Front along zipper 24.25"  Front chest under arms 24"  Back width under arms 23.5" (+8" with pleats)  Back height 27.5"  Shoulder width 20"  Sleeves, shoulder to end of cuff 27.25" Original L.W.Foster MIL-J-7823 G-1 Flight Jacket Price: $495.00 (near-mint condition) — note shipping costs below Fit: this pattern is a comfortable fit in the correct size Leather: chrome tanned seal brown goatskin, amazing Lining: original brown/purple rayon, near-mint condition Mouton: replace, but with vintage mouton Waistband: original, in amazing condition) Cuffs: originals, in amazing condition Zipper: original Conmar zipper, which operates very well Size: 44 Payment Payment can be made either by credit card, check, or using PayPal.com, with our moniker of info@goodwearleather.com. For credit cards, please email your intent to purchase the jacket, and we will email a SecureNet form to fill out with your credit card information. Shipping costs in addition are $35.00 for customers within the U.S.A, and $60.00 for customers outside of the U.S.A., using USPS EMS trackable shipping. « Return