Leather Pilot Jacket

[ludovit1]

Hi, I need help... Anybody can tell me if this jacket is authentic? It's a different style as most that were worn by pilots, but since they mostly got the jackets made (no official issue ones); it sure looks authentic. Apparently it was worn by a Stuka pilot. The badges are not necessarily original, they are for illustration only...

[Walkwolf]

Looks like a very nice jacket, but I can't comment on it's originality. Could even be
a 'biker' jacket with added insignia. 'Eastman Leather Clothing' makes one
similar to this.........

[Adrian Stevenson]

As stated, these were not issue but private purchase items so there were many different designs used. The important parts to study are where the insignia sits: check for wear (or lack of) where the insignia and badges are placed and the loops.

Cheers, Ade.

[Jerry B]

Info on the Zipp zipper here.

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They did make zippers in the period but the one on the thread starter does not appear to match pre war or war time examples.

[zwerge]

Can anyone show a period picture of this style in use?

[Walkwolf]

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Not exactly the same.........

[Jerry B]

Nice piccies Steve, but none of them appear to match the thread starter, which is almost certainly a post war bikers jacket as you posted in your previous post.