LW pilot jacket brown leather opinion please

[Raffaello Carola]

Hello,

I have found this LW pilot jacket brown leather, inside have an
elettrical system and have only one large pocket the zip on the
arms are plastic (see photos)
Please opinions and value thanks! (this is not my collector interest area)
cheers
Raffaello

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[J. Hahn]

Original issued leather jacket, but pretty beat up condition and stripped of collar, lining, plugs on sleeves and breast eagle. As for value - they are getting pretty expensive, but in this condition I'd still say well below a 1000 euro.

[frank savage]

Hi, Raffaello!

Jesper is right! Even if I think that will not easy sell a jacket in this condition...

The collar sometime is cut off also during the war for a sort of comfortable purpose. Maybe the large collar was not so much indicated to wear under the parachute harness.. or only for fashion.. who knows! For sure sometime left the jacket even during the war. The night fighter ace Martin Drewes is pictured with his RK around the neck and a collarless issue leather jacket!

Ciao!

[Raffaello Carola]

Thanks guys Yes I know the jacket is in bad condition and
the final sell price will be an result of this..
cheers
Raffaello

[kaiserwilhelm2]

Original in its origins all right but in terrible condition. It would not be worth anything to me and would be surprised if anyone paid more that 250 euro for it.

A shame for what was once a beautiful jacket.

[hs132]

Hello, I agree with what has been mentioned. A true salty WW2 combat Vet. Somewhere on this site pics show a pilot with a customized collar like this. This jacket could be rubbed down with leather conditioner and maybe worn while taking a Harley ride or used for rebulid parts. Best, Bill

[Harry]

An original jacket in rough condition.
Here is a whole Staffel of JG26 with their collars removed (seemingly a tradition in this Staffel) - in a mixture of heated and non-heated jackets. Apparently the large collar in combination with the schwimmweste was uncomfortable and restricted head turning - vital for constantly scanning the sky around you. Notice also many have the front thigh pockets removed from the pants