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Sizing for Ralph Edwards G-1 Jackets, circa 1970s

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Good evening, Shiptmates,
Just wanted to enquire as to the sizing on the Ralph Edwards G-1 Flight Jackets. I am looking at a size 46 Ralph Edwards issue G-1, circa 1970s. Just wanted to know if this jacket fit snugly as usual, or was it a more loose fitting jacket? Thanks so much for your advice and counsel.
Cheers,
Mike Selva
Colorado Springs, CO
 

Marv

Well-Known Member
Hi Mike,
I posted to the question on the FL also..................

I recently picked up a 1977 E series Ralph Edwards in cowhide with a dynal collar which is an issue size 46" reg and I would say it was approximately true to size fit.
I'm not sure whether the sizing changes depending on the contract year to which RE supplied G1s to the Navy as some will be in goat and others in cow depending on the year of issue i'm guessing.

Here are the measurements of my 1977 RE size 46" reg.

24 inch, 61 cms (underarm to underarm, measured at Front)
19.5 inch, 49 cms (underarm to cuff, measured at Front)
26 inch, 66 cms (shoulder to cuff, measured at Front)
19 inch, 48 cms (across bottom hem, measured at leather/cotton waistband seam)
19.5 inch, 50 cms (shoulder to shoulder, measured at Back)
27 inch, 68 cms (length, excluding collar, measured at Front)
25 inch, 63 cms (length, excluding collar, measured at Back)

When i'm looking for a vintage G1 or a repro A2/G1, I tend to find that if the jacket when laid flat, has a front pit to pit measurement of 24 inches then the jacket will pretty much fit everywhere else.

Hope that helps you out somewhat.
 
I was issued an R Edwards jacket, a C series, in 1967 in Pensacola, size 42. It is goatskin with the older mouton collar. The collar on the Edwards C jackets tends to be more of a reddish color than the darker, chocolate color of other jackets.

I don't have much in the way of reference, but my jacket still fits well and I'm 71 and not the sleek, intrepid aviator I was in my salad days. It fits nicely today, which means that it must not be made excessively tight. It has held up extremely well over the years, although I seldom wear it anymore- it's got the usual "been there" patches and tends to draw attention.
 
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