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2018.15
Title
Lewis Leathers Roadmaster MK2 Police Issue Motorcycle Jacket
Date(s)
- 1973 (Creation)
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Black leather police issue motorcycle jacket with silver hardware and two front patch pockets and two front flap zip pockets with pop stud fastenings. It has a neck strap and belt at the waist with two belt loops. There are popper fastening adjustable cuffs and a zip fastening with velcro covering and quilted shoulder and elbow pads. Stitch marks on the front left side and rivet holes on the epaulettes where police insignia was originally sewn on. There is a blue cotton lining with an internal pocket on the right hand side with zip closure.
Country of Design: London
Keywords: Police Uniform
Country of Design: London
Keywords: Police Uniform
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Material: Cow hide with cotton lining
Colour/Print: Grey
Details: Silver hardware, epaulettes, shoulder and elbow pads.
Label: Lewis Leathers. 'Leather goods should always be allowed to dry in a cool airy place . Never dry by direct heat, in front of a flame or radiator.' Distributed by Lewis Leathers London. Real hide. 'CHRIS BELCHER DE77JH' written in black pen.
Colour/Print: Grey
Details: Silver hardware, epaulettes, shoulder and elbow pads.
Label: Lewis Leathers. 'Leather goods should always be allowed to dry in a cool airy place . Never dry by direct heat, in front of a flame or radiator.' Distributed by Lewis Leathers London. Real hide. 'CHRIS BELCHER DE77JH' written in black pen.