Original Item: Only One Available. This is an original Monarch Manufacturing Company AN-J3A USN flight jacket. It was produced in 1943 under contract N288s-28665. This is an all-original 1943 contract AN-J-3A flight jacket. The knit cuffs and waistband are original. The lining is original and in good condition. The brass CONAMR zipper is fully functional. Size is 40 Regular.

The black tag label reads:

JACKETS AVIATORS INTERMEDIATE LEATHER
PROPERTY OF U.S. GOVERNMENT
SPECIFICATION AN-J-3A
SIZE 40-R 37-J-79
CONTRACT No. N283s-20570
MONARCH MFG. CO. MILWAUKEE

The "U.S." stencil is faintly visible centered under the back of the collar. Size: 40-R Shoulder to Shoulder: 19", Sleeve including cuffs: about 24" Back: 24" (not including waist) 27" (including waist) Armpit to Armpit: about 23".