Cockpit USA Men's Wool-Lined WWII American Tanker Jacket - British Khaki Size:M The jacket is constructed from

The jacket is constructed from genuine front-quarter horsehide leather with a large genuine leather blood chit on the back: the survival document carried by AVG pilots instructing civilians to assist any downed American airman and promising a reward

Genuine leather construction — 1/3 the weight of chain extenders

The Korean War blood chit was issued to UN forces aircrew flying over the Korean peninsula from 1950 to 1953 — a conflict where downed pilots faced a complex survival environment spanning territory controlled by North Korean

Two latigo leather neck straps for collar cinching

Hand-cut and stitched in the USA

Cockpit USA Men's Wool-Lined WWII American Tanker Jacket - British Khaki Size:M The jacket is constructed fromThe Cockpit USA WWII American Tanker Jacket was originally designed for US Army tank crews operating in Europe during WWII short enough to wear inside armored vehicle hatches without bunching, warm enough for cold weather field operations. The Cockpit USA version uses a 100% cotton outer shell with an olive wool blend blanket lining for three season warmth, updated shoulder pleats and bi swing back for mobility, and a brass front zipper. British Khaki