Looks like regular cow hide to me. Does it have any labels? Look under the pocket flaps and along the interior side seams.
What gives you guys the opinion that it’s COW?
Many HK & China leather jkt enthusiasts are Very, very concerned about the use of HH in jkts, thinking it is better and is therefore preferred. In my opinion, If given 2 pcs of 4" square leather swatch in front of you & you cannot tell which is which, then it makes no difference whether it is HH or cowhide. So, Iam 100% agreed with what jeremiah said earlier.
Tell U a secret, MOST enthusiasts are too concerned about HH/ cowhide & forgot the very basics - thickness. Thickness determine the feel, texture & drape of the jacket & a IS DETERMINING factor. Some use 1.2mm leather on a worker boot & complain it have wrinkles, some use 2.5mm thick leather for belt and soft like snake skin after 1 yr of use. Some use 1.5mm goat skin in A1 & A2 & think it is very special........... so many wrong directions.
I really have no idea when the idea of HH is superior idea comes from, when & where.
Unlike jeremiah, I only wear penis skin jkts myself these days , opting for its softness - so I wear none (just kidding).