GERMAN WWII LUFTWAFFE AVIATORS LEATHER FLYING JACKET the horsehair plume in black

the horsehair plume in black complete

Marked ‘FLL’ in raised relief on the reverse side

constructed in the standard colour of the SA uniforms

retaining all original bright gilt finish

GERMAN WWII LUFTWAFFE AVIATORS LEATHER FLYING JACKET the horsehair plume in blackA very little known fact about the Luftwaffe leather flying jackets of WWII is the fact that there was only one model design for a Luftwaffe leather flying jacket, which accompanied the matching trousers; there were never any individually issued flying jackets; virtually all that is seen on todays market are representations of 1940s or 50s motorcycle jackets. This model of leather flying suit was only made in two colours, brown and grey. Both the