Description: During World War II, "tour jackets," often referred to as "bomber jackets" or specifically "A-2 jackets," were leather flight jackets worn by American pilots, navigators, and bombardiers, which they heavily personalized with artwork depicting their unit insignia, aircraft designs, and personal symbols, essentially acting as a visual chronicle of their wartime experiences and serving as a way to express their individuality amidst the uniform conformity; these painted decorations became a significant part of their identity and are highly prized by collectors today. Key points about WWII tour jackets: Significance of the art: The artwork on these jackets served as a way for pilots to showcase their unit pride, commemorate successful missions, and sometimes even express their personal beliefs. Collectible value: Today, well-preserved and decorated WWII tour jackets are highly sought after by collectors due to their historical significance and the stories they tell about the individual wearer. There are two tour jackets in this listing 1. This Tientsin China Embroidered Flag Tour Jacket is a stunning piece of antique Chinese clothing. The jacket features intricate embroidery of a flag design and is made from high-quality materials. It is perfect for collectors of Asian antiques or those who appreciate unique and beautiful clothing. The jacket has a rich history and is sure to make a statement in any collection. The measurements are L 20 in W20in arms 23in It is in good condition with fading around the mid to lower elbows of the jacket. It has has two slight tears on near the shoulders on the back which can be restored. Overall this jacket is in fair condition for a textile made created in the 1940’s . 2 . This beautiful Tientsin China region design has intricate embroidery depicts a dragon, an important symbol in Chinese culture. The Dragon has some loose threads, note in photos but the attention to detail on this piece is amazing . The dragon design is on both jackets, the inner lining features another stitched dragon on silk like fabric it has some fading on the inner lining as well as on the inner arms of the jacket . It measures L 20 in W20in arms 23in Both of these historical pieces are sold as is. Both show signs of fading at the arms and near the lower panel of the jacket. Both are in fair condition.
Price: 400 USD
Location: West Bloomfield, Michigan
End Time: 2024-12-14T09:31:49.000Z
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Region of Origin: China
