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1950s police jacket

Posted on March 5, 2016 by Spencer Stewart

http://www.ebay.com/itm/401061248090

This vintage leather motorcyle jacket was made in the early 1950s. It is made from heavy black leather, with central talon zipper front, epaulettes, belt loops, lace-up sides and zipped pockets. It has stitch holes where badges/patches were removed- this style was most commonly worn by police officers. It has a quilted lining.

Chest (pit to pit): 22″ (doubled = 44″)

Shoulder to shoulder: 18″

Sleeve (shoulder to cuff): 23-1/2″

Length (base of collar to hem): 22-3/4″

Padded CHP leather jacket

Posted on July 3, 2013 by Spencer Stewart

http://www.ebay.com/itm/271233323658
This leather jacket is made in the “Columbia” style, pioneered by Langlitz leathers. This style is also known as the CHP / California Highway Patrol. This particular one was sold by “Leather Man”, and is a size 50. It has quilted, padded shoulders and elbows, an asymmetric zip, and zip cuffs with sheepskin storm cuffs. This is made of extremely heavyweight leather.

Chest (pit to pit): 26″ (doubled = 52″)
Waist: 22″ (doubled = 44″)
Shoulder to Shoulder: 20″
Sleeve (shoulder to cuff): 26″
Length (base of collar to hem, down back): 22-1/2″

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