Maverickson
Well-Known Member
Hi All,
Recently, I came up with AN-J-3A made by Arnoff Manufacturing & what appears to be one of the more rare flight jackets I've ever encountered. For the most part the jacket exhibits little or no wear and most of the visible blemishes present are more than likely the result of the leather coming in contact with the presser foot of the sewing machine. This jacket has some unusual features that I would like to share with the forum members.
As seen below the jacket's pocket flaps are nicely scalloped.
However, if you look closely you will notice that the buttons used on this Arnoff jacket are totaly unique as they are void the bezel found on all other USN jackets.
Another unique feature of this jacket was found in the collar. If you notice in the following photographs the mouton is attached ever so slightly further back on the fold. This appears to be the result of additional leather that continues much further beyond where the mouton attached than seen on most all other USN jackets. I might add that this also result in creating some difficulty when raising or standing the collar up right.
What I find very odd is there are two completely altogether different threads used to put the jacket together. The top stitching is also set with a noticeabely larger stitch count. That change of stitch count and thread can be seen in the provided photos seen below.
Another oddity can be found with the leather zipper extensions. While not an altogether unique construction feature to this maker but it's use is still unusual to a USN jacket. I am aware that this same technuque is used on the California Sportswear contract is the leather zipper extensions are a one piece of folded leather
Although I question the method of this next aspect of this Arnoff jacket, another unique feature seen on this jacket is how the jacket's wind flap is pieced together.
As seen here and in those photos found directly above, the additional thickness of leather created a problem when using so many pieces of leather to run the top coat stitches.
As I go over this Arnoff AN-J-3A I'm more than certain that I will come up with some other unique features and qualities from this maker. This jacket represents to me one of the many aspects that I find to be enjoyable about this past time. Overall, this unusual find is all together quite remarkable and I was happy to share it with the forum members!
Cheers, Dave
Recently, I came up with AN-J-3A made by Arnoff Manufacturing & what appears to be one of the more rare flight jackets I've ever encountered. For the most part the jacket exhibits little or no wear and most of the visible blemishes present are more than likely the result of the leather coming in contact with the presser foot of the sewing machine. This jacket has some unusual features that I would like to share with the forum members.
As seen below the jacket's pocket flaps are nicely scalloped.
However, if you look closely you will notice that the buttons used on this Arnoff jacket are totaly unique as they are void the bezel found on all other USN jackets.
Another unique feature of this jacket was found in the collar. If you notice in the following photographs the mouton is attached ever so slightly further back on the fold. This appears to be the result of additional leather that continues much further beyond where the mouton attached than seen on most all other USN jackets. I might add that this also result in creating some difficulty when raising or standing the collar up right.
What I find very odd is there are two completely altogether different threads used to put the jacket together. The top stitching is also set with a noticeabely larger stitch count. That change of stitch count and thread can be seen in the provided photos seen below.
Another oddity can be found with the leather zipper extensions. While not an altogether unique construction feature to this maker but it's use is still unusual to a USN jacket. I am aware that this same technuque is used on the California Sportswear contract is the leather zipper extensions are a one piece of folded leather
Although I question the method of this next aspect of this Arnoff jacket, another unique feature seen on this jacket is how the jacket's wind flap is pieced together.
As seen here and in those photos found directly above, the additional thickness of leather created a problem when using so many pieces of leather to run the top coat stitches.
As I go over this Arnoff AN-J-3A I'm more than certain that I will come up with some other unique features and qualities from this maker. This jacket represents to me one of the many aspects that I find to be enjoyable about this past time. Overall, this unusual find is all together quite remarkable and I was happy to share it with the forum members!
Cheers, Dave
