WW2 US NAVY & MARINE CORPS – G-1 / M-422A LEATHER PILOT FLIGHT JACKET – NICE!

You are bidding on an EXCELLENT and VERY RARE example of WW2 US Navy G-1 / M-422A Leather Flight Jacket!The US Navy's Bureau of Aeronautics (BuAero) first issued the M-422 jacket to aviators in 1938. These jackets were the first American piece of uniform to be used in combat, being worn by the famous Flying Tigers, pilots of the American Volunteer Group which started operations in April 1941 in China. The USN specification required seal brown goatskin with a reddish brown mouton (lamb's wool) collar and rib-rack cuffs with single layer waistband.The M-422A had the addition of the pencil slot in the left pocket). Just like other flight jackets of the time, each M-422A jacket maker had their own particular nuances, adding to the variances. The M-422A version of the jacket became officially recognized on the 1st of October 1941.Made byGordon & Ferguson Co. under contract No. 416-A (dating around 1943) ofleather goatskin, a mouton collar, and wool cuffs, this item is in VERY NICE used condition! Some marks and wear, but nothing that detracts. Cuffs show some holes and tears from use in combat, but that is quite typical for the age. Main zip is the original TALON, and it still retains all the original buttons. Appears to have had a name patch sewn onto the left chest, but it was removed as some time. Back of collar features a prominent 'USN'.Manufacture label and size (36) is still present on the interior, and it is still fully lined with the original rayon!Please do not contact me for specific measurements (arm length, sleeve, shoulder, etc.), as these WERE NOT custom tailored – if you are a 36″ chest, then this is what you were issued. I have shown this EXACT type of jacket being worn in the last images. A PERFECT addition to any collection or display!