Buzz Rickson's BR80644 "Type A-2 Contract No.W535 ac-21996" Horsehide Leather Jacket

The Buzz Rickson's BR80644 Type A-2 Contract No.W535 AC-21996 meticulously reconstructs the 1941 Aero Leather Company jacket from their fifth production lot. Aero Leather distinguished itself among U.S. military contractors with seven total deliveries, demonstrating their superior technology and production capacity for stable wartime supply. 

This particular model marked a design evolution, eliminating the stand collar featured in the previous four lots. The identical left and right front panel patterns necessitated horizontally aligned pockets for visual balance, creating characteristic asymmetrical pocket placement when measured from side seams. Distinguished features include nearly rectangular pocket shapes with narrow bottom rounding, narrow stitching width on front panels creating a sharp appearance, and ring stud snap buttons without rounded caps that develop distinctive wear patterns over time. Among 18 contractors and 39 production lots, only Aero Leather utilized red rib knit, creating the iconic contrast against the dark seal brown horsehide body. 

Buzz Rickson’s perfectly executes this horsehide jacket ensuring the same authentic durability and aging characteristics that define this legendary military aviation jacket.

Fit Notes: The fit follows original specifications: short in length, straight through the body, and slightly boxy. This cut is designed to sit at the waist and works exceptionally well with high-rise jeans. We recommend choosing your usual Japanese leather jacket size for the intended fit. As always, body types vary, so we strongly suggest consulting the size chart to ensure the best possible fit.