Our Cooper Vintage Cape Buffalo G-1 Jacket is the ultimate version of this venerable USN/USMC/USCG jacket! Moreover this Iconic fur-collared flight jacket of naval aviators is reminiscent of those days of old when a Cooper Jacket might be hanging in every closet. Made of drum dyed leather from one of the toughest and most dangerous non-endangered big game animals in Africa. With this pedigree, it’s no surprise that our Cooper Vintage Cape Buffalo G-1 is one of the toughest & most durable jackets we manufacture. An ideal jacket for aviators, bikers, adventurers or anyone who appreciates an ultra-tough jacket that’s made from a truly unique leather. But as tough as this jacket is, it’s also very refined as the antique brown cape buffalo leather has rich & varied graining and is wonderfully soft and rich looking, with a weight that makes it a true three-season jacket!
The Cooper Vintage Cape Buffalo G-1 Jacket features:
- 100% Cape Buffalo leather
- Leather Thickness: 1.2 – 1.3 mm
- Drum Dyed
- Fur collar
- Two front cargo pockets
- Side entry hand warmer pockets
- One inside pocket
- Bi-swing back for freedom of movement
- Underarm gussets
- Throat latch
- 100% brown satin nylon lining
- Heavy duty brass zipper
- Knit cuffs & waistband
- Available in Regular and Long
- Color: Antique Brown
- Fit: Normal
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History of the G-1:
The “G-1” military flight jacket is the commonly accepted name for the fur-lined-collar World War II-era flight jacket. From the beginning, aviators chose leather for its warmth, durability, and good looks. Made famous by the AVG in China and Hellcat pilots over the Pacific during WWII, whereas USN and USMC leather flight jackets were worn with pride by our Phantom crews during Vietnam. The G-1 remains a current issue jacket for officer and enlisted aviation personnel on flying status in the U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps and U.S. Coast Guard as worn by the daring men and women of the USCG that risk their lives daily to save others in harms way.
Also, check out our Cape Buffalo “Maverick” G-1 Jacket
Travis Weston –
Howdy Sarge!
The Cooper Vintage Cape Buffalo G-1 arrived today, and it has exceeded my expectations in every conceivable way! It is PERFECT!!! I’m very happy to say that today I enjoyed that rare experience of realizing that THIS is my jacket. Nope, I’m never taking it off! Fits like it was custom made! Thanks Sarge, for helping me find my first REAL flight jacket! You could have charged me twice as much and I still would have felt like I stole it!
Kind Regards,
Travis W.