Star Sportswear Kurland Gluv-Tanned leather jacket

http://www.ebay.com/itm/271137541051

This vintage leather jacket was made by Star Sportswear, under the “Kurland” label.  It is made of “Gluv-Tanned” leather, which , going by period advertisements, was a tanning process Star used primarily on cowhide, which gave it a soft finish.  Star Sportswear is also known for its USN G-1 contract.  This jacket is a classic early motorcycle style, with a D-Pocket map pocket and a front belt.  It has an action back, and a brass Scovill zipper.

Chest: 20″
Shoulder to Shoulder: 17″
Shoulder to cuff:  24″

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Canadian Cycle Champ D-Pocket leather jacket

http://www.ebay.com/itm/281050498657

Another one of the jackets seen HERE

This vintage leather jacket is a “Wind Cheater” made by the British Mfg. Co. of Montreal, Canada.  At other points in the company’s life, they were known as Brimaco and as British Cycle Leathers.  This jacket was made in the 1960s, and is a copy of the famous Harley Davidson Cycle Champ leather jacket’s design.  It has a large D-Pocket, with smaller cigarette pockets on either side of the jacket.  There are studs on the epaulettes and at points of stress on the pockets.  It has a front belt and zip cuffs.  The jacket has Canadian made “Acme” zippers.  It is fully lined in tartan wool.  Snaps are all “United Carr” brand. Chest: 23-1/2″Shoulder to Shoulder: 19″Sleeve (shoulder to cuff): 23-1/2″    Photobucket

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William Barry leather jacket

http://www.ebay.com/itm/271137548637

This vintage leather jacket was made by William Barry, under their “Score One” label.  It is very close to a ’30s or ’40s halfbelt pattern, but with a bigger collar and front yoke. Halfbelt back.  Brass talon zipper.  The leather is relatively light weight. Chest: 21″Shoulder to Shoulder: 17″Sleeve (shoulder to cuff): 25″    Photobucket

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Europa Leather Jacket

http://www.ebay.com/itm/271137528786

This vintage leather jacket was made in Uruguay the late 1960s through mid 1970s time frame by “Eropa Sport”. It has a classic short style, with three front patch pockets.  It has a 1930s influence to the back design, with its yoke, halfbelt with buckles, and pleats.  The jacket has a brass talon zipper and two interior pockets.Tagged size: 40Chest: 20″Shoulder to Shoulder: 16″Sleeve (shoulder to cuff): 25″   Photobucket

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NOS Waltham Chicago Wristwatch

I picked this up yesterday at an antique shop in Lemoyne, Pennsylvania. This is a Waltham Chicago, with a Swiss made movement, after the American manufacture of Watham watches had stopped and the company name changed hands. But they don’t get much cleaner.

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Hair On Cowhide jacket

http://www.ebay.com/itm/271121758200

This vintage deerskin leather jacket has a classic western style, with yokes shoulders and a shirt style collar.  It is fully lined, belted and has hair on cowhide trim, for that true cowboy look.Chest: 21″Shoulder to Shoulder: 19″Sleeve: 26″    Photobucket

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Duffle Coat

http://www.ebay.com/itm/281038269163

This vintage duffle coat is similar to the Royal Navy second pattern dufflecoat, and dates from the late WWII period, or early postwar period.  It is made of heavy camel colored wool, with four toggles.  The ropes are stout and the toggles are wood. Military-type buttons on the cuffs.  Yoked shoulders.  Hood lays flat when not in use, long chinstrap to keep the elements out.  No button adjusters in the hood. Cotton reinforcement at waist, half lined.Chest: 26″Shoulder to Shoulder: 20″Sleeve: 24″    Photobucket

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