59th Contemporary History Auction

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Luftwaffe fighter pilot's leather jacket

Luftwaffe fighter pilot's leather jacket

LOT 74-0491
SOLD
Auction ended        4th May 2024  |  06:21 pm CEST
RESULT
STARTING PRICE: EUR 1.200,00
EXCL. BUYER’S PREMIUM: 24,50 %

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PERIOD 1918 — 1945
COUNTRY Germany 1918 - 1945
MATERIAL
DIMENSIONS Medium
MAKER
WEIGHT
LOT 74-0491
EAN 2000000831176
LOT 74-0491
PERIOD 1918 — 1945
COUNTRY Germany 1918 - 1945
EAN 2000000831176
MATERIAL
DIMENSIONS Medium
MAKER
WEIGHT
PERIOD 1918 — 1945
COUNTRY Germany 1918 - 1945
LOT 74-0491
MATERIAL
DIMENSIONS Medium
EAN 2000000831176
MAKER
WEIGHT
Germany 1918 - 1945


Description

A Luftwaffe leather jacket, mostly worn by fighter pilots, is a style that can be seen in period photos but is not commonly found nowadays.

This particular private purchase brown leather jacket has been upgraded with silver buttons on the pockets and front closure. It has the typical cloth lining and silk lining in the sleeves. Loops and buttons have been added to the shoulders for attaching shoulder boards, and a Leutnant shoulder board for flying troops is included.

Additionally, a hand-embroidered Luftwaffe breast eagle is also present. The jacket has two sets of loops on the left chest panel for attaching awards. A 2nd class iron cross ribbon is also attached by hand to the top front button.

Overall, the jacket is in good condition, with mostly soft leather but some dry parts.


Condition
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