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Buy NowOne of the most iconic flight jackets of all time has been faithfully reproduced in Japan by one of Japan's iconic repro brands. Spec 55J-14, adopted by the US Navy Bureau of Aeronautics in the late 1940's, was the first jacket to be named the G-1. This iconic design initially began as the M-422 and this was standardised, going through a couple of changes in its time.
The design has truly lasted the test of time with its good looks and extremely functional design. The G-1 is the longest lasting leather flight jacket and a source of pride for the US Navy. The Buzz Rickson's Type G-1 Spec 55J-14 is a reproduction of the Type G-1 first made by A.
Pritzker & Sons. Pritzker & Sons Inc, located in Boston, MA and were most famous for their production of the iconic G-1 but were also a prolific maker of civilian styles prior to WWII. The G-1 is cut in Japan from a vegetable and chrome tanned, pigment finished goatskin. The 1/2 inch shearling collar features mouton and is complimented by the fine grade 100% wool knits on both cuffs and waistband.
The zip front features a MIl Spec brass black oxidised zip while the snap buttons used meet U. S. Government Department of Defence regulations. The G-1 Spec 55J-14 is complete with mil spec urea buttons while a trim short silhouette completes the look on this cracking piece. 100% goatskin Vegetable & Chrome tanned Pigment finish 1/2 inch shearling collar with mouton 100% wool knits on cuffs and waistband Mil spec brass black oxidised zip U.
s. Government Department of Defence snap buttons Mil spec urea buttons Two front patch pockets One inner pocket w/snap pocket button closure Contract: A Pritzker & Sons 55J-14 Made in Japan Use 'P4R6QM2K3GRG' at checkout for 30% off.
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