Discussion: “A Better Fighting Garment…” - A Beginner’s Guide to the US Navy’s WWII-era and later Intermediate Flight Jackets

[entertainment]

Thanks to everyone who worked on this great resource!

 

[Ritchy]

Thanks for this great job, the more complete and lively resource about us navy leather jacket

 

[Blackboxr1200S]

Hi guys,

Just finished inspecting my newly acquired G-1.
Delivered this afternoon, Left Boston USA Thursday evening, nicely brought to my Belgian front door today. That's quick! Thank you DHL.

A 1973 MIL-J- 7823E(AS) Star Sportswear Mfg Corp. size 44 in good condition.
Going through the fantastic Beginner’s Guide to the US Navy’s WWII-era and later Intermediate Flight Jackets I learned that these E series were also made in cow hide, but looking at the jacket I can safely assume that this is a nice goatskin?

Thought I share a few pics for your enjoyment.

 

[mulceber]

Looks like goatskin to me. Based on our findings, the amendment to 7823E that allowed for cowhide was published in 1984, so a 1973 Star should be good.

 

[Blackboxr1200S]

Looks like goatskin to me. Based on our findings, the amendment to 7823E that allowed for cowhide was published in 1984, so a 1973 Star should be good.

Thanks for confirming Jan.
Gave it a light wax rub.Leather feels great.