Original U.S. Army Air Forces Type A-2 Flight Jacket – Quartermaster Uniform Co. Long Beach - Leather jacket - Vintage
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Original U.S. Army Air Forces Type A-2 Flight Jacket by Quartermaster Uniform Co., Long Beach, made in the USA from brown goatskin leather, size L (tag 46), vintage and in New/Unused condition.
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Original U.S. Army Air Forces Type A-2 Flight Jacket – Quartermaster Uniform Co. Long Beach California. – Goatskin – Made in USA – Size 46 NOS condition
Description
Original U.S. Army Air Forces Type A-2 Flight Jacket, manufactured in the United States by Quartermaster Uniform Co., Long Beach, California.
This is an authentic U.S.-made military-specification A-2, not a modern reproduction or a civilian fashion interpretation. The interior label identifies the jacket as “TYPE A-2 FLIGHT JACKET – A.C. ORDER NO. 32-1466-AF – ARMY AIR FORCE”, with Quartermaster Uniform Co. named as the manufacturer.
Quartermaster Uniform Co. was a Long Beach, California military uniform and equipment company. The company is documented in contemporary U.S. military-veteran publications from the 1980s, with its Long Beach address listed as a supplier of military memorabilia and equipment.
The jacket is made from genuine goatskin leather, with a particularly beautiful natural grain and surface texture. The leather has a rich, deep brown tone with subtle variations in colour and sheen, giving the jacket a very authentic military character. The goatskin is supple but substantial, with clearly visible natural grain throughout the body and sleeves.
The construction is very characteristic of the A-2 pattern, including:
two large front flap pockets with snap closures,
knitted cuffs and waistband,
snap-down collar,
front zipper with leather wind flap,
shoulder epaulettes,
underarm ventilation grommets,
cotton/satin-style military lining,
leather A-2 insignia patches.
The jacket has been exceptionally well preserved and is presented in near-new condition, with no defects noted. The leather is clean and healthy, the lining is excellent, the knits are intact, and the scovill heavy duty zipper and hardware are in very good condition.
Measurements
Shoulders: 52 cm
Chest: 63 cm pit to pit
Sleeves: 69 cm
Length: 65 cm
Waist: 42 cm
Tagged size: 46
Please carefully compare the measurements with a well-fitting jacket, as vintage/military sizing can differ considerably from modern sizing.
A very attractive and rare U.S.-made goatskin A-2, particularly interesting for collectors of American military flight jackets and historical aviation clothing. Extremly hard to find at this condition.
**Made in USA – Quartermaster Uniform Co., Long Beach, California
Please note: no shipping outside european union.
Original U.S. Army Air Forces Type A-2 Flight Jacket – Quartermaster Uniform Co. Long Beach California. – Goatskin – Made in USA – Size 46 NOS condition
Description
Original U.S. Army Air Forces Type A-2 Flight Jacket, manufactured in the United States by Quartermaster Uniform Co., Long Beach, California.
This is an authentic U.S.-made military-specification A-2, not a modern reproduction or a civilian fashion interpretation. The interior label identifies the jacket as “TYPE A-2 FLIGHT JACKET – A.C. ORDER NO. 32-1466-AF – ARMY AIR FORCE”, with Quartermaster Uniform Co. named as the manufacturer.
Quartermaster Uniform Co. was a Long Beach, California military uniform and equipment company. The company is documented in contemporary U.S. military-veteran publications from the 1980s, with its Long Beach address listed as a supplier of military memorabilia and equipment.
The jacket is made from genuine goatskin leather, with a particularly beautiful natural grain and surface texture. The leather has a rich, deep brown tone with subtle variations in colour and sheen, giving the jacket a very authentic military character. The goatskin is supple but substantial, with clearly visible natural grain throughout the body and sleeves.
The construction is very characteristic of the A-2 pattern, including:
two large front flap pockets with snap closures,
knitted cuffs and waistband,
snap-down collar,
front zipper with leather wind flap,
shoulder epaulettes,
underarm ventilation grommets,
cotton/satin-style military lining,
leather A-2 insignia patches.
The jacket has been exceptionally well preserved and is presented in near-new condition, with no defects noted. The leather is clean and healthy, the lining is excellent, the knits are intact, and the scovill heavy duty zipper and hardware are in very good condition.
Measurements
Shoulders: 52 cm
Chest: 63 cm pit to pit
Sleeves: 69 cm
Length: 65 cm
Waist: 42 cm
Tagged size: 46
Please carefully compare the measurements with a well-fitting jacket, as vintage/military sizing can differ considerably from modern sizing.
A very attractive and rare U.S.-made goatskin A-2, particularly interesting for collectors of American military flight jackets and historical aviation clothing. Extremly hard to find at this condition.
**Made in USA – Quartermaster Uniform Co., Long Beach, California
Please note: no shipping outside european union.
Details
New with tags
No
Size
L
Total length (cm)
62.00
Gender
Men
Leather type
Goat skin
Era
After 2000
Sleeve length (cm)
68.00
Material
Leather
Vintage
Yes
Colour
Brown
Condition
New/unused
Shoulder width (cm)
52.00
Brand
Original U.S. Army Air Forces Type A-2 Flight Jacket – Quartermaster Uniform Co. Long Beach
Bust - from armpit to armpit (cm)
63.00
Size on label
L
Country of origin
United States
Waist (cm)
42.00
