Vintage Leather Coat.

[Flying10uk]

A year or two ago I unearthed this leather coat at the bottom of an old trunk where it had been for at least 50 years and I wasn't aware that it still existed until I found it. I know that it dates to at least the 1950's when it was used a little bit for motorsport but it could be much older, even as old as the 1920's or WW1 vintage.

It is a heavy leather coat but the leather still feels remarkably supple considering it's age and that it has had no maintenance. The colour is a very dark grey, darker than the pics imply, not quite but nearly black. Unfortunately the seams are coming apart in a few places but nothing that couldn't be repaired. I have looked but can see no markings anywhere on the coat.

It sort of looks similar to what was used as a "flying coat" during WW1 and the 1920's until the more modern styles of flying jacket became available in the 1930's and WW2.

I wondered if there are any thoughts and opinions on exactly what this jacket is and when it dates to, please. As indicated above, all that I know for sure is that it is at least as old as the 1950's when it was used a little bit for motorsports.

Many thanks