Buzz Rickson’s Leather Jackets | Jackets And Coats<Type G-1 Spec 55J-14 A.Pritzker Brown

One of the most iconic flight jackets of all time has been faithfully reproduced in Japan by one of Japan’s iconic repro brands. Spec 55J-14, adopted by the US Navy Bureau of Aeronautics in the late 1940’s, was the first jacket to be named the G-1. 

This iconic design initially began as the M-422 and this was standardised, going through a couple of changes in its time. The design has truly lasted the test of time with its good looks and extremely functional design. The G-1 is the longest lasting leather flight jacket and a source of pride for the US Navy. 

The Buzz Rickson’s Type G-1 Spec 55J-14 is a reproduction of the Type G-1 first made by A. Pritzker & Sons. Pritzker & Sons Inc, located in Boston, MA and were most famous for their production of the iconic G-1 but were also a prolific maker of civilian styles prior to WWII. 

The G-1 is cut in Japan from a vegetable and chrome tanned, pigment finished goatskin. The 1/2 inch shearling collar features mouton and is complimented by the fine grade 100% wool knits on both cuffs and waistband. The zip front features a MIl Spec brass black oxidised zip while the snap buttons used meet U.S. Government Department of Defence regulations. The G-1 Spec 55J-14 is complete with mil spec urea buttons while a trim short silhouette completes the look on this cracking piece. 

• 100% goatskin
• Vegetable & Chrome tanned 
• Pigment finish
• 1/2 inch shearling collar with mouton
• 100% wool knits on cuffs and waistband
• Mil spec brass black oxidised zip
• U.s. Government Department of Defence snap buttons
• Mil spec urea buttons
• Two front patch pockets
• One inner pocket w/snap pocket button closure
• Contract: A Pritzker & Sons 55J-14
• Made in Japan

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