1940s Capeskin bomber jacket

http://www.ebay.com/itm/401045340069

This vinage jacket was made in the mid to late 1940s.  It is made from capeskin leather, in a style which was then sold as a “bomber jacket”, with a zip front, breast pocket, handwarmer pockets and a knit waistband.  It has leather cuffs and the zipper is a spring loaded Crown with two-way teeth. Half of the label is missing, so you can only make out Star. . . Sportswear.
Chest (pit to pit): 22″ (doubled = 44″)
Shoulder to shoulder: 19-1/2″
Sleeve (shoulder to cuff): 23-1/2″
Length (base of collar to hem): 24″

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