We’ve added our Cooper Original™ G-2 Black Leather Jacket to our Cooper Originals Collection! Although the SWO (Surface Warfare Officer) Jacket did not exist back when Cooper Sportswear was in business, the SWO Jacket is a dead ringer for the old G-2 Jacket which Cooper Sportswear manufactured, and US Wings sold, back in the 1990s. The G-2 was essentially a G-1 without the fur collar, and that is exactly what the SWO Jacket is: it’s a G-1 without the fur collar but made from the finest black cowhide leather available (instead of the dark brown goatskin that USN G-1s are made from).
What is Cooper Originals? US Wings partnered with Cooper for many years, starting in 1986 and ending when Cooper Sportswear ceased production in the 1990s. Cooper jackets have been unavailable to the general public ever since so we’ve decided to reintroduce these outstanding jackets in our Cooper Original™ Collection. In addition to the SWO Jacket, you’ll find a variety of Indy-style Jackets, A-2s and the G-1.
Cooper Original™ G-2 Black Leather Jacket. The US Navy SWO jacket is the jacket issued to qualified Surface Warfare Officers, and our Cooper Original™ G-2 Black Leather Jacket meets or exceeds US Navy specs. It is made from the finest full-grain cowhide leather. See features below.
The Cooper Original™ G-2 Black Leather Jacket features:
- 100% Full-Grain Cowhide Leather
- Drum Dyed Leather
- knit cuffs and waistband
- Button-thru patch pockets with hidden pen pocket under left pocket flap.
- Inside Map Pocket
- Black polytwill lining
- Bi-swing back and underarm gussets for freedom of movement
- “USN” perforated on wind-flap
- Color: Black
- Fit: Trim (order 1 size larger for normal fit)
- Meets or exceeds US Navy Specs!
You don’t have to be an SWO or even in the Navy to wear this outstanding garment. Perfect for pilots, law enforcement, motorcycle enthusiasts or even casual or semi-dressy everyday wear! The Cooper Original G2 Leather Jacket.
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History of Cooper:
Founded in 1910, Cooper manufactured raincoats for the US Army in 1917-1918 as well as field jackets from 1941-1945. On January 5 1942, Cooper was awarded the contract to produce A-2 jackets for the USAAF during WWII. In 1988, they were awarded a contract to produce A-2s for the USAF; the jackets were created using patterns from an original A-2 but were made in a fuller cut to accommodate modern physiques. In 1996, they were awarded a contract from the Defense Supply Center Philadelphia (DSCP) to re-design the A-2 into what would become the current military-issue version. Fit & functionality upgrades were made to this venerable Air Force flight jacket, including side-entry hand-warmer pockets and an interior pocket (which had previously only been available on civilian A-2 versions, not on military-issue A-2s), underarm gussets, and a more roomy fit.
Their contribution to the civilian market was no less significant. Cooper produced a range of A-2s, G-1s, Indy jackets and more to customers around the world. US Wings partnered with Cooper in 1986 and ending when Cooper ceased production in the late 1990s. US Wings is the official home of the Cooper name and we’re proud to continue the tradition of excellence. This line consists of classic Cooper jackets as well as a number of “new classics” that are sure to appeal to any leather jacket enthusiast. Rest assured that we’ve retained Cooper’s commitment to quality, putting only the finest materials and the highest level of craftsmanship into the jackets that bear the Cooper Original name. This ensures that our jackets will be of the same high quality as the original Cooper Sportswear jackets worn by your father, grandfather or even great-grandfather.
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