Early pristine 44“ Monarch G-1

[Pilot]

Maybe interesting for someone.
Price is super ok considering its an original, pristine and in a large wearable size.IMHO.
https://www.ebay.fr/itm/22583122922...yVRqR9QZq&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=EMAIL

 

[Thomas Koehle]

It is marked with 42 on the lable ...

 

[Chandler]

It is marked with 42 on the lable ...

Large for all the 38 & 40 members.

 

[B-Man2]

The jacket looks right but it’s in such great condition it almost looks too good to be true.
Especially that new looking collar. Not trying to bad mouth it just trying to get others opinions .

 

[Wz1999]

I think the collar has been replaced as mentioned in the description.

 

[B-Man2]

I think the collar has been replaced as mentioned in the description.

Did it again didn’t I ?
I have to learn to read the descriptions
Thanks WZ …

 

[Ritchy]

The same seller has this one too :
TRUE PIECE OF HISTORY identified 1963 Cold War VMA-224 7823-B (AER) G1 flight jacket IRVIN B FOSTER size 42 This is an exceptional - identified - USMC VMA-224 1963 Cold War type-7823 B (EAR) IRVIN B FOSTER G1 flight jacket in perfect condition. Contract #: NO. DSA-1-2071-63-C. This jacket belonged to LT Colonel G. R. Brier, who was the commanding officer of VMA-224 at the time. G. R. Brier retired from active duty in 1976 with the rank of Brigadier General. He was a distinguished and highly decorated veteran of World War II, Korea, and Vietnam. More on his amazing career below. This jacket is for the vintage flight jacket collector and connoisseur who wants to own a true piece of the history of the US Marine Corps. Size 42 label and actual fit, but please check below the detailed measurements for correct fitting. If you wear a size 42 this jacket is the original “DREAM” jacket you have been looking for and will be your daily wearer for many years to come. More details about the jacket: - Overall construction: This jacket was perfectly constructed and assembled. There is no construction flaw. - Leather: The goatskin leather is gorgeous and in absolute perfect condition, with a very nice and rich dark brown chocolate color; The patina is extraordinary. - Patch & name tag: There is an original VMA-224 patch in perfect condition; The name tag of the original owner is also present - name tag is in perfect condition - Zipper: Perfect condition original Conmar darkened zipper; Zipper box, insertion pin and tape are in perfect shape. - Collar: The mouton is in perfect condition, and in a beautiful brown chocolate color. - Lining: The dark green lining is in perfect condition. - Cuffs and waistband:Original cuffs and waistband are in perfect condition. - Label: Original label is present and in perfect condition Here are the detailed measurements: - Chest (between armpits - jacket zipped): 22 ½ inches / 57cm - Front length (top of zipper to bottom of zipper box): 23 inches / 58.5cm - Sleeves length (shoulder seam to end of cuff): 27 inches / 68.5cm - Cuffs: 3 inches / 7.5cm - Shoulders (straight across back at sleeve juncture): 19 ¾ inches / 50cm - Back length (base of collar to bottom of waistband): 26 inches / 65.5cm Let me know if you have any questions . Please note that I will NOT accept returns as I did my best to capture every detail in the item description and through multiple pictures. Brigadier General Brier retired from active duty on July 1976. He assumed command of the 4th Marine Aircraft Wing/Marine Air Reserve Training Command with headquarters in New Orleans, La., on June 29, 1974. Prior to this, he served as Assistant Deputy Chief of Staff for Aviation at Headquarters Marine Corps, Washington, D.C.

https://www.leboncoin.fr/collection/2443452902.htm