Our
flawless reproduction of the late World War II / early Korean
War G-1 Flight Jacket. Thick, tightly-grained, supple Seal
Brown Goatskin, incredibly strong yet as pliable as butter
right out of the box. Customers worship famous LOST WORLDS
Goatskin: it has it all, and more. Wear it in any
weather, wetter the better. (If you buy a so-called
"authentic" flight or any so-called "rugged" leather jacket
that doesn't thrive in the rain, that spots, stains, runs,
mottles -- you've
been had.) Genuine pure Rayon Satin Lining. Single-ply
bidirectional 100% Wool Waistband with matching double-ply
tube Cuffs. Genuine NOS 1950s Vintage Lamb Shearling Mouton Collar. Brass Talon Zipper,
NOS 1951 US Military Cotton Webbing.
This is the way it was.
Further,
this is the way it was in the best original G-1s, such is the
quality of workmanship and detail and depth of our knowledge
and experience. If you think the jackets on this site look
good, be aware -- they're much better looking in the flesh
(hide?)! But observe even in the shots above the seam
definition, stitch density and precision, the absolute
symmetry of our pattern, how the jacket exudes presence unworn
and unposed. Well, LOST WORLDS jackets do have a life, an
identity, of their own.
The best G-1s were made
WWII-1961. In our view G-1s (whatever their nomenclature at
time of production) were far less inconsistent in
manufacturing quality than A-2s of the same era. Of course,
far fewer G-1s were made than A-2s (in WWII) but a contract
quota is a contract quota. (We've seen some very mediocre examples from major, revered original WWII
manufacturers.) Minor specification and material changes began
to appear before the Korean War, more dramatic ones around 1962, but the G-1 remained generally good
(if nowhere as good) until 1969 when a Wool/Synthetic blend displaced the Lamb Shearling Collar. Shortly a cheapskate Cowhide (
embossed with a fake Goatskin grain) replaced the Goatskin,
and the quality rout was on. Thus our G-1 may not be your
father's G-1 -- it could be your grandfather's! There's that
much difference even between original jackets depending on
when they were issued. So when a vendor claims "genuine USN
G-1," it's usually meaningless in terms of the classic G-1
issued between 1941-68. (Yes, yes, we know that during WWII
the G-1 was called M422-A, ANJ-3A, AN6550, 55J14, etc. --
it's still the classic G-1)
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"I have had my new G-1 for a few weeks
now and I am 105% satisfied. It is already
more wearable and comfortable than my 1984
Issue Cowhide G-1 which I never really
warmed up to. It was stiff and fit me like a
sack of doorknobs.
I was among the unlucky few who didn't
receive a leather jacket in my original
issue. Near the end of my first
squadron tour, the Navy decided.
(Hon.
John Lehman, SECNAV) that the Navy should
never have dropped the G-1. By that time I
had open-purchased one from one of your
competitors, as well as a 70's issue G-1
from a surplus store. I wore my brand X
jacket with pride, as it was goatskin
and mouton, but it does not begin to compare
to yours.
The size is
right on. and the workmanship is marvelous."
D.K.
San Diego
CA
8.15.13
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