Cagleco G-1 28657 Contract

[bazelot]

I just bought a Cagleco G-1 in excellent condition. Leather is close to mint, fur collar is excellent and there were a few holes in the waistband that I managed to fix pretty well. Zipper is perfect. Overall a hardly used G-1. It is marked a size 42 but fits a tad bigger (pit to pit is 23.5" and shoulders 20"). I believe this contract number is from fiscal year 1955, is that correct?
I am amazed at how shorter in the body G-1s are in comparison to the M-422A. In my case it is a good thing as lots of M-422As are way too long in the body (especially the G&F). If I had the same pit to pit measurements with a M-422A I would not need to wear pants anymore.
It is named to Sekeres S. 460-34 55. Any idea what the number is? I don't have any info on the original owner so if anyone can help that would be fantastic.

 

[TankBuster]

Very nice jacket and in such great shape.

 

[Roughwear]

The 28657A Cagleco contract was awarded in the 1956 fiscal year, so it could date from the second half of 1955. What a beauty! It's a great G-1 in such well preserved condition. Enjoy!

 

[sealbeachbum]

That's a beauty you've got there! G-1s have always been my favorite jacket, not just because I was in the Navy, but they are so much more comfortable to wear than an A-2.

 

[Thevenin]

Beautiful, enjoy

 

[bazelot]

Thanks guys. It is a great jacket. I wore it the whole day today and it is very comfortable. They are indeed more practical than A-2s.