Help Identify This Vintage Roughout Leather Jacket (1930s or 1940s?)

[kolnikola]

Hi Everyone,

I recently came across this jacket on IG and I am trying to identify it (approximate production date, manufacturer, leather type). My initial thought is that it could be from the 1930s or 1940s, but I am not certain.

It has Talon zippers, roughout leathe, so I was wondering if it could possibly have been a CHP jacket based on design, though that's just a guess.


Any information would be greatly appreciated.


Thanks!

Cheers,
Nikola

 

[tmitchell59]

very interesting jacket. I don't recall ever seeing a roughout Police jacket. Not from the 30s more likely late 40s early 50s.

It is a curious jacket in roughout, with a tab back like a trucker jacket, the slanted front pockets may be a clue. Standard badge holder and button cuffs typical of a police jacket.

Many makers made a front zip police jacket, some big some small local makers.

Cool jacket!

 

[Freeman76]

very interesting jacket. I don't recall ever seeing a roughout Police jacket. Not from the 30s more likely late 40s early 50s.

It is a curious jacket in roughout, with a tab back like a trucker jacket, the slanted front pockets may be a clue. Standard badge holder and button cuffs typical of a police jacket.

Many makers made a front zip police jacket, some big some small local makers.

Cool jacket!

Looks like a 60' early 70's law enforcement motorcycle jacket to me. Maybe by Star gloves & leather or Golden bear. Don't see those very often lol.

 

[Leigh H]

I believe it’s by Star Glove, I’ve seen a few versions by them with this reverse pocket slant design.

 

[Leigh H]

i’ve seen one other brand use that unique pocket design.

 

[Freeman76]

I believe it’s by Star Glove, I’ve seen a few versions by them with this reverse pocket slant design.

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Star glove is one I thought of as well. I'm thinking you're probably correct.

 

[kolnikola]

Star glove is one I thought of as well. I'm thinking you're probably correct.

i’ve seen one other brand use that unique pocket design.

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Thanks! Indeed, Star Glove & Leather Co was founded in 1927 in Ventura, California, and I really believe their rough-out leather jacket was made in late 1930s/early 1940s