Garment weather A2

[Domi88]

hello who could tell me about this A2 style jacket.
thank you all

 

[mulceber]

Looks like a standard post-war civilian jacket made in the A-2 style (apart from the absence of a storm flap, the presence of a yoke, and the handwarmer pockets). The red quilted lining would suggest it was made in the 50s, since that was when that particular liner was all the rage.

 

[B-Man2]

It’s a commercially made repro of an A2 jacket that is made of Horsehide and lined for cold weather use. Probably made in the late 1940-1950s time frame. Several companies made them and occasionally military guys privately purchased them particularly after they were no longer being issued to the USAAF. There are some examples of similar jackets being privately purchased and used during the Korean War. They are readily identifiable by the seam across the upper 2 piece back of the jacket. Here’s one used during the Korean War.

 

[Domi88]

thank you

 

[B-Man2]

The reason the jacket was named the “All Weather Garment” is because Horsehide has a natural limited water repellency and is wearable in all sorts of weather. It’s not water proof but it does offer a limited amount of protection from the elements.

 

[Chandler]

The red quilted lining would suggest it was made in the 50s, since that was when that particular liner was all the rage.

Wonder why Schott didn't use red quilting on my late '70s jacket -- I'd have probably liked that more than the dull tan color.