Military and vintage fans, this is not just any G-1.
This piece of clothing is realistically stitched with the traces of past battles and the pride of those who have flown the skies. And it is a size 42, a very practical size.
It was manufactured by THE MARTIN LANE CO., INC. in 1968, when the Vietnam War was raging. The leather has many scuffs and scratches from use, but this is proof that this jacket was truly "on the battlefield. On the other hand, the ribbed parts are surprisingly clean and in well-balanced condition, suitable for everyday wear.
Above all, what determines the value of this piece of clothing is the impressive group of patches. They are not mere decorations, but all of them are "proof of actual duty" that soldiers of the time wore with pride.
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Chest: R.L. HOHN / USN (U.S. Navy Airborne Electrical Engineer) name patch
Personal name is sewn onto the patch, indicating that it was actually worn by a Navy Air Corps soldier.
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Left shoulder: U.S. flag patch
Vintage finish with a battlefield feel to the seams and fading.
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Left chest: PACAF "PARASAIL QUALIFIED" patch
A special qualification patch awarded to those who have completed parasail training in **PACAF (United States Pacific Air Force)**. It indicates that the soldier had special skills such as paratroop drop and aircraft boarding mission support.
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Right Shoulder: TONKIN GULF AERO CLUB Patch
Association club patch by airmen who served in the Gulf of Tonkin during the Vietnam War. The design is particularly popular as an insignia with the carrier group that was the launching point for the aircraft in the area in the background.
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Rear: FAIRECONRON ONE (VQ-1) and DET BRAVO - DANANG patches (2 types)
This is the biggest highlight.
**VQ-1 (Reconnaissance Electronic Warfare Unit)** is an ultra-elite unit engaged in top-secret electronic reconnaissance missions during the Cold War. Based in Da Nang, central Vietnam, they were the main players in the "Invisible War," carrying out missions such as intercepting radio waves and jamming communications. The bat mark (bat) symbolizes an electronic warfare machine that operates in the dark.
It is not difficult to imagine how important the soldiers who carried this patch were in their missions.
This piece of clothing tells a story that a mere leather jacket cannot.
As a "museum piece to wear" or as a "witness that conveys the atmosphere of the battlefield to the present," this is a must-have item for those who want to deeply experience the history of vintage military. This is a used item and cannot be returned. Please understand that it is a used item and cannot be returned.
Size: 42
Size (flat): Shoulder width 48cm, Body width 58cm, Length 62cm, Sleeve length 63cm
