Purple Heart Cape Buffalo Modern A-2 Jacket

Our Cape Buffalo Modern A-2 Jacket is made of leather from one of the toughest & most dangerous big game animals in Africa with the official Military Order of the Purple Heart (MOPH) patch on the left chest. Our Buffalo leather is very unique and has that old world feel and look. The tanning and antiquing process ensures that no two jackets will look exactly alike. With this pedigree, it’s no surprise that our Cape Buffalo Modern A-2 Jacket is one of the toughest and most durable jackets we manufacture. The antique brown cape buffalo leather is wonderfully soft and rich looking, which makes it equally ideal for use in the urban jungle for those who are less adventure-inclined. Designed to age with wear. This jacket has the style, the look, and is affordable.

Options include the addition of a large official MOPH patch on the back with or without “In Memory of [name]” or “In Honor of [name]” embroidery, and an embroidered name under the front patch. Embroidered in the USA. US Wings is proud to be the official exclusive licensee of custom Purple Heart Leather Jackets for the Purple Heart Foundation. The Purple Heart Cape Buffalo Modern A-2 Jacket makes a great gift. Great 3 Season Jacket! Import.

Please allow up to 14 additional business days for delivery. Custom items are not returnable or exchangeable.

The Purple Heart Cape Buffalo Modern A-2 Jacket features:

• 100% Cape Buffalo leather
  • Leather Thickness: 1.2 – 1.3 mm
  • Drum Dyed
• Purple Heart patch on left chest (2.5″ x 3″)
• Optional:
  • Back:
    • Purple Heart patch (8.5″ x 11.75″)
    • Hand Painted Purple Heart
  • Left Chest above oval patch:
    • Custom Name Badge (Max 14 spaces) (4″ x 5/8″)
• Snap down collar
• One piece back
• One piece sleeves
• Snap close cargo pockets
• Stitched down epaulets
• Military spec brass zipper
• One interior pocket
• Side entry hand warmer pockets
• Brown satin nylon lining
• Knit cuffs and waistband
• Available in Regular and Long
• Color: Antique Brown
• Fit: Normal

Protect your jacket with our new jacket care products.

These products are all natural and hand made in the USA. It will help preserve your new jacket or add years back to your old one. Exposure to the elements and regular wear will dry out and fade your jacket. Replenish your jacket now!

The Modern A-2:

The A-2 leather flight jacket is an American military flight jacket. Originally invented and developed for the World War II U.S. Army Air Forces pilots. After a brief period of not issuing jackets to pilots, the modern A-2 was developed and issued. It was said that the popular film, “Top Gun” may have influenced the new A-2. The first Air Force A-2 contract was awarded to Avirex, but all subsequent contracts from 1988 to 1998 were awarded to Neil Cooper USA, now U.S. Wings of Ohio. The modern design differs from the original design in several ways. With a looser fit, made from goatskin in seal brown, side entry pockets, and an inside wallet pockets.