Lot 533:
Sold for £160 hammer
Estimate £80-£120
A 1940s World War Two Royal Air Force Irvin type flying jacket in brown leather with sheep's wool lining, the four panel back with eight metal eye holes to a triangular section under each arm, retains original DOT zip with shaped leather tab pull, waist belt and zip sleeves from the wrist to elbow with zip fastening stamped AM (Air Ministry) and Lightening, S/D.
Condition report
Very dry and stiff in places. All panels have scuffs and marks. It has a very strong musty / damp odour. There are interior staining and patches of discolouring to the leather. The sleeve zips work but the main zip doesn't want to pull up. There are various loose threads and what appear to be two missng seams from the back of the upright collar. Generally tired and shows its age, but could be improved.
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