G-1 MIL-J-7823 Real Deal Contractor: A. PRITZKER & SONS, INC. Contract No.: N383S 319A Delivered in 1953 Material: Goatskin ZIPPER: CONMAR No. 5 Brass Size: 40 inches Actual Measurements (flat, approx.): Shoulder width 46cm, Body width 54cm, Length 65cm, Sleeve length 67.5cm *Almost the same as a replica brand's 40 inches Comments: I confidently recommend this as one of the highest-ranking G-1 jackets I've collected so far. It's finished with vegetable tanning, where plenty of plant-based tannins have soaked in, and then coated with a lacquer-like finish. The thick and firm leather quality is top-class, more substantial than current replicas. Even now, 70 years after its production, the leather still creaks, and you can feel the quality of the craftsmanship of the time. Condition: The leather has some slight abrasion on the surface of the cuffs, and there is some peeling of the lacquer in areas with a lot of movement, but there are no tears, holes, or thread fraying. The knit ribbing at the waist and cuffs has been carefully repaired in places by a professional. The CONMAR front zipper has a different color for the retainer box and teeth than the slider, so it may have been replaced at the time, but it operates well. There is some slight damage to the rayon lining at the collar, but no tears are found in the armholes or other areas, so it can be said to be in very good condition. #g1 #REALMcCOYS #REALMcCOYS #BUZZRICKSONS #BUZZRICKSONS #RAINBOWCOUNTORY #RAINBOWCOUNTORY #COLIMBO #COLIMBO #Goatskin #Goatskin #FlightJacket #LeatherJacket #LeatherJacket #FlyingSuit #USNAVY #USNavy #USMilitary #USMilitary #RealDeal #Military #50s #50s #Fifties #Americana #Vintage #UsedClothing #ma1 #a2 #7823 #g1flightjacket #topgun #topgun