AN-J-4 left by grandparents

[nomaden86]

Hello! I'm new here so I apologize if this is posted in the wrong channel.

Recently my grandparents passed away and we've been sorting through the belongings they've left behind.
Possibly the coolest thing we've found so far has been the AN-J-4 jacket.
Somehow this US Air force/army jacket has found it's way to Norway, we're unsure how, but it's here.
We're trying to figure out what to do with it.
Primarily we wonder what it's worth, to find out if we should keep it or sell it.
I've added some photos of it, any insight is greatly appreciated.

 

[B-Man2]

Your jacket is a commercial reproduction made by the Eastman Leather Co . If you have any questions about worth etc you can go here .

Eastman® :: ANJ-4

Standardised on May 17th 1943 the ANJ-4 was the last model flight jacket to be made from sheepskin. As a replacement to the long-standing B-3 design, it did not enjoy such a long period of service; in less than a year it would itself be superseded by a new generation of pile-lined, fabric flight...

www.eastmanleather.com

 

[mulceber]

It is, however, a really cool jacket.

 

[B-Man2]

And what size is it please ?

 

[leper-colony]

Hello! I'm new here so I apologize if this is posted in the wrong channel.

Recently my grandparents passed away and we've been sorting through the belongings they've left behind.
Possibly the coolest thing we've found so far has been the AN-J-4 jacket.
Somehow this US Air force/army jacket has found it's way to Norway, we're unsure how, but it's here.
We're trying to figure out what to do with it.
Primarily we wonder what it's worth, to find out if we should keep it or sell it.
I've added some photos of it, any insight is greatly appreciated.

My sympathies for your loss.

 

[John Lever]

What size is it please ?

 

[JonnyCrow]

Lovely jacket nice condition also

 

[John Lever]

Looks slightly artificially aged

 

[Micawber]

My condolences for the loss of your grandparents.

 

[nomaden86]

Your jacket is a commercial reproduction made by the Eastman Leather Co . If you have any questions about worth etc you can go here .

Eastman® :: ANJ-4

Standardised on May 17th 1943 the ANJ-4 was the last model flight jacket to be made from sheepskin. As a replacement to the long-standing B-3 design, it did not enjoy such a long period of service; in less than a year it would itself be superseded by a new generation of pile-lined, fabric flight...

www.eastmanleather.com

Thank you! The jacket we found is used so I would assume the price is a little different. The description had some cool info in it as well!

 

[nomaden86]

And what size is it please ?

It is size 38, a little small unfortunately

 

[nomaden86]

My sympathies for your loss.

Thank you.

 

[nomaden86]

What size is it please ?

It is size 38

 

[nomaden86]

Lovely jacket nice condition also

Thank you, we don't know too much about leather jackets, but it does appear to be in good condition.

 

[nomaden86]

Looks slightly artificially aged

We're not very well versed in leather jackets, and unfortunately there isn't anyone we can ask as to what has been done to it, or it's history

 

[nomaden86]

My condolences for the loss of your grandparents.

Thank you.

 

[mulceber]

We're not very well versed in leather jackets, and unfortunately there isn't anyone we can ask as to what has been done to it, or it's history

That's fair - the detail that looks artificially aged is the edge wear on the leather facings, particularly the pockets.

We don't do valuation here, but if you go to The Fedora Lounge, into the classified section and do a search for Eastman (or ELC) AN-J-4, it should give you a good idea of what the re-sale value on these jackets is.

 

[mulceber]

Also, if you're interested in knowing when your grandfather got it, you can contact Eastman Leather Clothing, send them a few pictures, and they can tell you when it was purchased.

 

[Grant]

Lovely Eastman reproduction of the Army Air Forces/USN ANJ4 made in England. To me the jacket looks like it's been broken in nicely with honest wear. Hopefully someone in your family can continue wearing it.

 

[nomaden86]

Also, if you're interested in knowing when your grandfather got it, you can contact Eastman Leather Clothing, send them a few pictures, and they can tell you when it was purchased.

This sounds amazing! Thank you for mentioning it