Nice 1950's L.W. Foster G-1

[Curahee]

Received this very nice G-1 last weekend and I'm really pleased with. It has the USN print under the collar instead of the later used perforation in the windflap like the 55J14 G-1's. It never had a nametag or any patches sewn to it and there are no stich holes to prove otherwise.The spec label reads MIL-J-7823 & AMEND. #2 wich I'm told dates back to 1955 and was only made for a short period.

It came with some interesting items wich belonged to the previous owner Capt. Allen Richard Mc Connell; aviators flight logbook, ID card and WW2 medals and USN pilots wings all indicating mid 50's origins.

The jacket seems to have had little wear if any and except for few small scrapes is in perfect condition for a 55 year old jacket. The mouton has been replaced by Aero though. Zipper is a black Conmar works fine, the goatskin has a nice pebly grain and dito patina to it. Lining only has a few little holes no stains or funny smells etc. This size 40 fits me like a glove and has the atletic fit wich is typical for L.W. Foster G-1's.
Compared to my late 1960's Gregory Sportswear G-1 you can definitely see some quality changes (fit, leather, detailing, etc.) funny to see this happen in only a +/- 10-15 year period


Oh and before I forget here are some pics

 

[Peter Graham]

Wow, what a super nice G-1. You must be over the moon with it. It's not often you see original knits in such good shape and Aero have done a great job on the collar. They are known for using some dodgy mouton on occasions but that is superb. Let's see a photo of the fit.

 

[dadgad]

Great one.

 

[MikeyB-17]

That's a beaut. My Foster 7823(AER) had a collar just like that.

 

[Curahee]

Here are a few pics I took last sunday of me in it kind of greyish weather that day

 

[Peter Graham]

Excellent. Very nicely proportioned jacket. My 55J14 should be back from Aero within a week or so after having new knits fitted. I'll post pics when it arrives.

 

[Curahee]

Peter,

Thanks for the compliment, hope to see your jacket soon on the vintage section. The 55J14 is my next target
on my shortlist. What are the major differences between the (AER) and the 55J14 (beside the pocketshape) ?

 

[Corey]

What a beautiful jacket. I like the fine fur on the collar. I'm surprised it needed replacement given what good shape the rest of jacket is in. How bad was it?

 

[deeb7]

... What are the major differences between the (AER) and the 55J14 (beside the pocketshape) ?

Any differences are more between the various makers.

If you are getting serious about the G-1, a PM to John for his CD, would be a good plan.