{"product_id":"original-1940s-german-leather-motorcycle-jacket","title":"Vintage 1940s German Leather Motorcycle Jacket RIES Zips","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"510\" data-end=\"851\"\u003eWhat sets this piece apart is the surface. At first glance it reads dark, but as the light shifts a deep green base begins to come through, broken with brown and grey across the wear points. It gives the jacket a depth that isn’t uniform or predictable, more oil-dark than flat, with movement across each panel that only comes from long use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"853\" data-end=\"1233\"\u003eThe hide itself is dense vegetable tanned cowhide, still firm and structured in the hand. There’s a weight to it that reflects how it was originally intended to be used. Over time, the leather has developed natural patina, creasing and abrasion, with light chapping in high contact areas that adds texture without weakening the material. It remains strong, stable, and very much wearable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1235\" data-end=\"1540\"\u003eThe cut is controlled without being rigid. A slightly longer body is brought in by an elasticated waist, creating shape without the need for adjustment. It sits close through the midsection while keeping a clean, practical line through the shoulders and chest, giving it a balanced, functional silhouette.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1542\" data-end=\"2033\"\u003eConstruction is straightforward and purposeful. The front zip runs cleanly through the body, fitted with an original RIES zipper that operates as it should. The pocket zips are MEWA, both consistent with German manufacture of the period. Angled hand pockets are set neatly into the waist, and the shoulders carry just enough structure to hold the jacket’s shape without excess build. Inside the sleeves, storm cuffs are built in, closing the jacket at the wrist for use in colder conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2035\" data-end=\"2270\"\u003eInside, the jacket is lined in moleskin. A hard wearing cotton fabric used in German utilitarian garments, chosen for durability and warmth rather than softness. It adds substance to the jacket and sits naturally after decades of wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2035\" data-end=\"2270\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition and Preservation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2272\" data-end=\"2701\"\u003eThe jacket presents in very good vintage condition. The cowhide remains firm and structurally sound throughout, with surface wear limited to patina, abrasion, and light chapping consistent with age. The moleskin lining shows wear and has historic stitch repairs under the arms, all holding well. Storm cuffs remain intact within the sleeves. All hardware is original and working, including the RIES main zip and MEWA pocket zips.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2703\" data-end=\"2910\"\u003eIt has been professionally cleaned and conditioned in the workshop to bring the leather back into balance while preserving its original tone and finish. Seams, structure, and overall integrity remain strong.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2912\" data-end=\"3000\"\u003eA well-preserved example, defined as much by its colour and surface as its construction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1iz91iu\" data-start=\"3002\" data-end=\"3018\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3020\" data-end=\"3373\"\u003e• 1940s German leather jacket\u003cbr data-start=\"3049\" data-end=\"3052\"\u003e• Heavyweight full grain vegetable tanned cowhide\u003cbr data-start=\"3101\" data-end=\"3104\"\u003e• Deep green base with brown and grey tonal variation\u003cbr data-start=\"3157\" data-end=\"3160\"\u003e• Naturally developed patina and light chapping\u003cbr data-start=\"3207\" data-end=\"3210\"\u003e• RIES main zipper\u003cbr data-start=\"3228\" data-end=\"3231\"\u003e• MEWA pocket zips\u003cbr data-start=\"3249\" data-end=\"3252\"\u003e• Elasticated waist\u003cbr data-start=\"3271\" data-end=\"3274\"\u003e• Angled hand pockets\u003cbr data-start=\"3295\" data-end=\"3298\"\u003e• Internal storm cuffs\u003cbr data-start=\"3320\" data-end=\"3323\"\u003e• Moleskin lining\u003cbr data-start=\"3340\" data-end=\"3343\"\u003e• Period German construction\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1do4eyv\" data-start=\"3375\" data-end=\"3411\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGarment Measurements (Laid Flat)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3413\" data-end=\"3640\"\u003e• Chest armpit to armpit: 21 inches\u003cbr data-start=\"3448\" data-end=\"3451\"\u003e• Sleeve length underarm seam to cuff: 17.5 inches\u003cbr data-start=\"3501\" data-end=\"3504\"\u003e• Sleeve length shoulder seam to cuff: 25 inches\u003cbr data-start=\"3552\" data-end=\"3555\"\u003e• Shoulders seam to seam: 18 inches\u003cbr data-start=\"3590\" data-end=\"3593\"\u003e• Back length collar seam to hem: 28.5 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3642\" data-end=\"3725\"\u003eBest suited to a 38 inch chest. Please compare with a similar garment for accuracy.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Revive Restore Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54323516375363,"sku":"EB5042","price":495.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0786\/2232\/7107\/files\/IMG_7288.jpg?v=1775130522","url":"https:\/\/reviverestorevintage.co.uk\/products\/original-1940s-german-leather-motorcycle-jacket","provider":"Revive \u0026 Restore Vintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}