ELMC G-1 Horsehide

[London Cabbie]

Just seen the new love of my life…in horsehide

G-1 ELMC - HORSEHIDE

The garment is lined with custom-made EndZone Twill. This is our own fabric we had produced exclusively, which is an extremely high quality luxurious hard-wearing material, that was originally conceived in the 1940s and used in the production of military flight jackets. It is a cotton-backed...

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[bn1966]

Rather beautiful that

 

[tda003]

Great looking jacket. I've always been a big G-1 fan. Help me out. Were G-1, M-422 or M-422A jackets ever made for the Navy in horsehide?

 

[London Cabbie]

I was under the impression that USN used goatskin as it was better waterproofing properties…someone here will know.

 

[Maverickson]

Hi All,
W&G did an USN issue AN-J-3A using HH.

Much like my example from within my collection & more often than not seen with rust colored knits. I've got one of those in the works. Even the thread is rust colored and nylon.

In addition, I am almost convinced that Monarch MFG did a civilian model (leather collar) AN-J-3. Which I do.

Cheers, Dave

 

[B-Man2]

Hi All,
W&G did an USN issue AN-J-3A using HH.
View attachment 63612

Much like my example from within my collection & more often than not seen with rust colored knits. I've got one of those in the works. Even the thread is rust colored and nylon.

In addition, I am almost convinced that Monarch MFG did a civilian model (leather collar) AN-J-3. Which I do.

Cheers, Dave

Dave
Wow! That’s another rare bird.
Is there any decisive info that the USN jackets are goatskin because the hide had more water resistance that other hides or is that a myth ?

 

[Maverickson]

Hi Burt,

Not that I see. My guess is either hides work equally as well. Moreover, how the leather was tanned and whether or not it was sealed.

Cheers, Dave

 

[B-Man2]

Hi Burt,

Not the I see. My guess is either hides work equally as well. Moreover, how the leather was tanned and whether or not it was sealed.

Cheers, Dave

Thanks Dave … Appreciate your input .
Regards
Burt

 

[Nickb123]

Hi All,
W&G did an USN issue AN-J-3A using HH.
View attachment 63612

Much like my example from within my collection & more often than not seen with rust colored knits. I've got one of those in the works. Even the thread is rust colored and nylon.

In addition, I am almost convinced that Monarch MFG did a civilian model (leather collar) AN-J-3. Which I do.

Cheers, Dave

Strange, I was reading your thread of this jacket last night!