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Help with information on a Ralph Edwards G-1

navairfan

Member
I just purchased my first vintage issued jacket, a Ralph Edwards G-1, and I'd like some help identifying the date this jacket was made. The tag is very worn and just barely legible. The bottom line appears to read DLA1OD-84-**6*5. Would this mean the jacket was made in 1984? Or was the date of manufacture on the line above that? Further confusing me on the issue is that a Google search indicates that Ralph Edwards had the contract to produce G-1's for the Navy in 1961 through 1964. Were they goatskin or cowhide jackets?

Thanks in advance!

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Roughwear

Well-Known Member
Ralph Edwards also had contracts in the 1970s and 1980s for the US Navy and 1984 is the correct date for this one. Many of these later jackets were made from pressed cowhide which resembled goatskin.
 

navairfan

Member
Ralph Edwards also had contracts in the 1970s and 1980s for the US Navy and 1984 is the correct date for this one. Many of these later jackets were made from pressed cowhide which resembled goatskin.
Thanks, Andrew! How does the quality of these later Ralph Edward jackets compare to those made by Cooper and other manufacturers?
 

B-Man2

Well-Known Member
Navairfan

In my opinion I would rate a Ralph Edwards G-1 superior to a Cooper by a mile.
 

navairfan

Member
Navairfan

In my opinion I would rate a Ralph Edwards G-1 superior to a Cooper by a mile.
One other question - do you know if a 1984 Ralph Edwards G-1 would be made of goatskin or cowhide? From what understand, the collars by that time were all Dynal synthetic fur
 

Roughwear

Well-Known Member
The collars were certainly made from synthetic mouton. Can you post a close up picture of the leather, which should help determine if it is cow or goat.
 
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