Original D-1 by S.H. Knopf 1943 contract, heavily patched and modded, size medium (pic heavy)

[Nik]

Laquer finish is mostly gone, revealing the natural undyed sheepskin. Luckily what's left doesn't dandruff at all. Some repairs are professional and apparently rather old, some are non-pro but well done, some are crude.

 

[Nik]

First image below: The label of this jacket, barely readable. Basically it`s the same as the second jacket below (different jacket posted recently on this forum, not mine, sorry I forgot the username and I can't replicate where I found the pics) except for the specification no.

The contract/order no. is the same.

 

[blackrat2]

Man that’s seen some action
Very heavily patched over the years, it’s amazing how the colour literally falls off compared to Irvins of a similar age
Thanks for posting

 

[daw]

I assume this would fall apart like wet toilet paper if you tried to wear it. Took some effort for someone to do all the repairs.

 

[B-Man2]

Unfortunately US Sheepskin jackets produced during WWII, have a problem when it comes to aging . Mostly due to the tanning methods used during that period. Sadly not many of them are fit to wear and are better used as display pieces.

 

[Nik]

I assume this would fall apart like wet toilet paper if you tried to wear it.

In the long run, I'm sure it would. It really is a display piece.

 

[Carl]

The 43 prefix to the order number is the fiscal year , this jacket could have well been manufactured in 1942

 

[Nik]

The 43 prefix to the order number is the fiscal year , this jacket could have well been manufactured in 1942

Hey, I didn't know that! Cool.