This leather jacket was given to me by a family member about 10 years ago. I have been trying to identify if it is authentic or a commercial make. From what I’ve read online it is definitely not the original A-2 cut because it does have pocket hand warmers, and the back is not made from a single panel of leather. But, the label doesn’t give much information, so it is hard to really find any information about this jacket. Any help would be much appreciated!
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Unbranded, can’t identify A-2 leather Air Force jacket?
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Chandler
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A read through this thread might reveal some answers for you.
www.vintageleatherjackets.org
I'm pretty sure it's the most current issue A-2 that has the handwarmer pockets.
Army A-2 is officially official
https://www.marlowwhite.com/media/pdf/AGSU-implementation-and-transition-strategy.pdf Page 6.
www.vintageleatherjackets.org
I'm pretty sure it's the most current issue A-2 that has the handwarmer pockets.
B-Man2
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Not to make any waves , but he said he acquired the jacket 10 years ago.A read through this thread might reveal some answers for you.
Army A-2 is officially official
https://www.marlowwhite.com/media/pdf/AGSU-implementation-and-transition-strategy.pdf Page 6.
I'm pretty sure it's the most current issue A-2 that has the handwarmer pockets.
The Army issued jacket is relatively new and just developed in the last couple of years .
I wasn’t sure exactly how many years ago I acquired it, but definitely more than a couple.. so are we thinking it is for sure military issued?
The are two panels on the sides. I guess hard to see in the photo!
Thank you, that link is helpful!A read through this thread might reveal some answers for you.
Army A-2 is officially official
https://www.marlowwhite.com/media/pdf/AGSU-implementation-and-transition-strategy.pdf Page 6.
I'm pretty sure it's the most current issue A-2 that has the handwarmer pockets.
B-Man2
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Military issued jackets made around the 1999 time frame and forward had two labels. A white manufacturers label with contract data and a red white and blue DSCP label from the Defense Supply Center a Philadelphia issuing facility. See below :
They never had anything silk screen printed on the liner . That was typical of commercially made jackets . But don’t take my word for it… let’s see what others say about it .
They never had anything silk screen printed on the liner . That was typical of commercially made jackets . But don’t take my word for it… let’s see what others say about it .
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Chandler
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I'm far from expert on the current military renditions of the A-2. I was excited when the Air Force Decided to reissue the jacket back in the 90s (?), but was disappointed when I saw the result.
Thus, I directed to the other thread.
Also, does it look like there may have been a label above that silk-screening?
I’m getting the feeling that this was a commercial make then based on the comments I am seeing! Seems strange there would be no brand, but it sounds like it’s not typical for a military issue jacket to have a silk screen label printed on the liner. Thanks for the help!Military issued jackets made around the 1999 time frame and forward had two labels. A white manufacturers label with contract data and a red white and blue DSCP label from the Defense Supply Center a Philadelphia issuing facility. See below :
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They never had anything silk screen printed on the liner . That was typical of commercially made jackets . But don’t take my word for it… let’s see what others say about it .
Yeah it is just pixelated. From what I can see there was nothing ever above that label!
Chandler
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Double-check inside all the pockets.
- DAKOTA OUTERWEAR COMPANY
RN 106532
COLD WEATHER WORK APPAREL, POLYESTER LONG UNDERWEAR, NYLON LAMINATED RAIN WEAR
It is authentic, as are all A-2 jackets which are all GSA/FSS Commercial off the shelf items. Dakota has supplied a-2 jackets in past and has used US and German made leather garments to fill orders. The labeling maybe off, but it may have been acceptable with the requesting end user.
