Help with information on a Ralph Edwards G-1

[navairfan]

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!

 

[Roughwear]

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]

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]

Navairfan

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

 

[navairfan]

Thanks very much for your thoughts!

 

[navairfan]

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

 

[B-Man2]

Hard to be certain without actually holding and seeing the jacket.

 

[Roughwear]

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.

 

[Roughwear]

MIL-J- 7823E-(AS) RALPH EDWARDS SPORTSWEAR, INC. DLA100-84-C-0665 and 1984 is the correct date for this one

Yes indeed as you will see above.

 

[Marv]

I have a 1977 Ralph Edwards G1 and it's made from cowhide.

 

[navairfan]

I have a 1977 Ralph Edwards G1 and it's made from cowhide.

Hi, Marv - does your Ralph Edwards G-1 have a mouton or Dynal collar?

 

[Marv]

Hi, Marv - does your Ralph Edwards G-1 have a mouton or Dynal collar?

I have the dark brown/black Dynal collar and the hide is quite a thick cow.