Great Britain, Kingdom. A Royal Air Force Irvin Flying Jacket, c.1941 Hold masthead printed in black ink

masthead printed in black ink

an original example is featured on page 79 of Karsten Klingbeil’s “Orden 1700-200”

numbered 56347

a clip on the reverse of the buckle for attachment to the aluminum loop on the opposite end of the belt

Great Britain, Kingdom. A Royal Air Force Irvin Flying Jacket, c.1941 Hold masthead printed in black inkA rarely enclountered example of an unaltered and all original Royal Air Force Irvin flying jacket, stemming from Leslie Irvins first contract with the R. A. F. The jacket is constructed of multiple panels of thick and hard wearing sheepskin, with leather welted seams, a honey coloured woolen fur interior, and tanned chocolate brown exterior. It features a multi panel collar that has the ability to be flipped up and closed in the front using a leather