L.W. Foster G-1 Flight Jacket Price: $795.00 (used condition) — note shipping costs below Fit: slightly big for a vintage size 38 Leather: seal brown goatskin Lining: brown rayon Mouton: brown mouton Zipper: very solid original Conmar Thread: dark brown nylon Knits: brown rib-rack, all-original, damaged Size: 38 (a roomy 38) This jacket is an original in rough condition, but the patches are of far more value than the actual jacket. It would have been wonderful to know who the jacket belonged to, but that information is long gone with the name tag. But these patches attached to the jacket are a wonderful history of some Naval Aviator who was obviously involved in anti-submarine warfare in the 1960s. Overall, the jacket is in rough condition typical of a well-used piece of flight clothing. The leather has some surface wear and a bit of shine in uneven amounts that would buff to an even tone. The knits are rough, and could be replaced if one wanted to. The lining is also in rough condition, but would be fine to keep in place. The hanger bar can be tacked down if one wants, but it has a fun essence that matches the jacket. The zipper works just fine. One can tell that the original mouton was installed with at least two pieces of skin sewn together to make the collar. The patches, which do show soiling, are all in excellent condition, and are period originals which were applied to the jacket long ago by the aviator. The unmarked wolf patch is from VS-36, and the others are easy to reference. If one were to look up patches of the late 1950s and early 1960s, the prices commanded would be very healthy, which is why this jacket has a price of $800. Adding the jacket that they were attached to, this is a superb historic display piece, and not a made-up Top Gun franken-history piece. These patches were earned by one man, and he was trusted enough as an aviator to be a part of the Naval Air Test Center. L.W. Foster had several massive Naval leather flying jacket contracts, from the late 1940s through 1958. This latter contract was huge, with many great examples which can be found through various sources. The quality of their work is excellent. The jacket would ideally fit someone in the range of 5'5" to 5'8", with a chest of 38" to 40", and a weight of about 150-160 pounds. « Return  Jacket dimensions:  Front along zipper 23"  Front chest under arms 21"  Back width under arms 21"  Back height 24.5"  Hem width above waistband 19"  Shoulder width 18.5"  Sleeves, from shoulder to end of cuff 23" L.W. Foster G-1 Flight Jacket Price: $795.00 (used condition) — note shipping costs below Fit: slightly big for a vintage size 38 Leather: seal brown goatskin Lining: brown rayon Mouton: brown mouton Zipper: very solid original Conmar Thread: dark brown nylon Knits: brown rib-rack, all-original, damaged Size: 38 (a roomy 38) 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 $45.00 for customers within the U.S.A, and $100.00 for customers outside of the U.S.A., using FedEx International trackable shipping. « Return