It's fascinating how fashion can go an entire circle periodically. One of the most unique fashion objects to achieve it is the faux leather jacket which has been copied by more than an entire century. Not only are historical designs replicated regularly however, authentic vintage pieces also offer great value. If your granddad was a pilot, and was issued an air-raid jacket during the Second World World, check for his items because they could be worth quite amount.

Although a brand modern leather jacket is likely to be more durable than one produced in the 1930s and 40s, a decent quality original featuring squadron patches as well as some old art at the bottom, are extremely sought-after. The wartime-issued (as during WWII) A-2 (air force) and G-1 (navy or marine) bomber jackets are available, and you could be surprised by how collectible they are, even although they are officially the possession to The US Government.

On the internet, an old leather jacket could be sold for anything from US$100 to $1000, and possibly more. Experts say that the sheepskin-lined B-6 for example , would typically sell on e-bay between US4200 and $400 and the B-3 (the traditional shearling bomber jacket) is more likely to fetch between US$300-$500 as long as they're in good condition.

If a truly top quality bomber jacket featuring an original drawing of a fighter's back and the missions mentioned on it was sold for sale on the market the price could be upwards of $1500.

Many people choose to donate their granddad's Bomber jackets and other clothing to museums in which case they're assured of being "forever" in a pristine state. The museums that do not even pay a fraction of the price of a collector's If you're hoping that the air-conditioned leather jacket will be worth something and you'd like to earn some money from it, you're better off looking for collectors.

If you're unsure of what the authentic leather jacket for flight is worth, you need to find an expert who has all the details about the original bomber jacket. This is the best method to ensure you don't get taken advantage of.