Buzz Rickson's BR80593 Type A-2 “Contract no. w535 AC-23380 Rough Wear Clothing co.” - S/Brown

The A-2 flight jacket, inspired by U.S.A.A.F. design, combines heritage craftsmanship with modern appeal. Crafted from vegetable-tanned bronco hide, it features a distinctive larger collar and absorbs aniline dye for a rich seal brown finish. This jacket's unique leather will develop character over time, ensuring a personalized style with wear. Perfect for those who appreciate quality and history in their wardrobe, this piece is suitable for both casual outings and sophisticated settings. From the brand: Middleton, Pennsylvania’s Rough Wear Clothing was awarded five contracts to manufacture the A-2 flight jacket for the U.S.A.A.F. This version was based off the fourth contract: 23380. Made of a vegetable tanned bronco hide, this jacket features a larger collar with a collar stand. The leather is made by soaking Italian raw hides in a tank with tannin extracted from bark. It is then finished with seal brown aniline dye. The result is a jacket that will improve with age and wear, unique to each owner.