Questions g1

[karaktu]

Hello, I have a 1984 Ralph Edwards G-1; can someone please tell me the direction of the USN piercing on the wind flap? Does it go across or top to bottom, for example, USN or USS? Before I commit, I'd like to make sure it's consistent. Does authenticity matter in this case? Much thanks

 

[mulceber]

It should look like this:

However, IIRC, it has occasionally been seen like this:

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N

I doubt it matters too much though - it's a 7823E. They're good jackets, but not worth very much.

 

[Brettafett]

I have a RE from '61, the USN runs vertically. Appears the later models do the same.
Here's a couple of threads from way back

My latest acquisition, and first "issued" G-1

I have four other reproduction G-1's, but recently purchased my first 'issued' G-1, a Ralph Edwards size 42 regular, made in 1984 (if I'm reading the barely-legible tag correctly?). In short, I love this jacket. It fits me perfectly, and the color is a lighter shade of brown than my other dark...

www.thefedoralounge.com

Help with information on a Ralph Edwards G-1

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...

www.vintageleatherjackets.org

As far as 'authentic'? Compared to what? If it's an original jacket from '84 it's authentic.
If it fits and is comfortable, go for it.

Also, very informative thread below, well worth a read. The chaps put a lot of effort into this.

“A Better Fighting Garment…” 2.0 - A Revised Guide to the U.S. Navy's Intermediate Leather Flight Jackets

Part 3 - The Vietnam War - The 60s and 70s 8. MIL-J-7823A (AER) [1961] A noticeable difference from the 7823 to the 7823A is the change from a no.5 blackened Conmar main zipper to a no.10 blackened Talon ‘rectangle’ zipper. From the 7823A onwards, all G-1s would continue to use a no.10 zipper...

www.vintageleatherjackets.org

 

[mulceber]

Agh, good observation, Brett! Here's a RE picture from the Better Fighting Garment thread to illustrate:

 

[Jorgeenriqueaguilera]

This pic is from a Ralph 84', same as the 61' above.
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As Jan said, it doesn't make much difference. They don't even try to make repros of this model, it is very common unless it is a NOS or Id'ed to someone important.