Description
You are bidding on a VERY NICE and COMBAT WORN example of WW2 German Leder Fliegerjacke (Leather Pilot Flight Jacket), as used by many German fighter pilots throughout the war!
Development of protective flight uniforms began during WW1, and continued into WW2. What developed were a 1-piece flight suit (2 for winter 1 for summer), which in 1936 developed into an electrically heated flight suit. In the summer months, pilots often made private purchases to suit their own needs (such as this example).
Manufactured in heavy black leather, this RARE private purchase jacket is in NICE used condition. UnLike most pilot jackets you find on eBay, this jacket has combat history, as indicated by the original holes to hold the eagle, as well as the original Leutnant (Lieutenant) shoulder boards)! All the zips are fully functional, apart from the main zip, as it has some teeth missing. Also, one of the tabs is missing from the left lower zipper. This jacket has seen much combat use, and features wear around the collar and sleeves, as well as some areas of slight cracking. You can also see an indent in the right breast, where the original eagle mounted. The leather is also still quite soft and supple! The interior lining is made of a lighter blue cotton/rayon material, with some wear from daily use. All buttons and snaps are wartime (snaps are marked PRYM). Shoulder boards show wear due to use and age. The eagle shown in the first photo is a complete, unmarked original. It is included in the auction. The size is approx. 40R, so it would fit anyone with a small/medium build. Overall an EXCELLENT example with normal surface and interior wear…would make a FANTASTIC addition to any collection or display!
