Pre-Owned – Very Good Vintage Condition

Rare vintage Avirex leather varsity jacket in very good overall condition. Heavyweight genuine leather remains soft and supple with attractive natural patina. Original Avirex zipper, snap hardware, embroidered patches, interior artwork, Certificate of Authenticity label, and care labels are intact.

Please note there is a tear on one leather cuff, shown clearly in the photos. The tear is localized and does not affect the wearability or overall structure of the jacket. Additional light scuffs, creasing, and age-appropriate wear are present throughout.

Please review all photos carefully, as they are part of the description.

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Authentic Avirex U.S.A. Tuskegee “619th Bomb Squadron” Heavy Leather Varsity Jacket

An increasingly difficult-to-find authentic Avirex U.S.A. Tuskegee varsity jacket featuring the desirable 619th Bomb Squadron embroidered artwork.

Crafted from heavyweight genuine leather, this jacket features oversized embroidered military aviation graphics celebrating the legendary Tuskegee Airmen. The substantial construction, premium materials, and iconic design make it one of Avirex’s most collectible leather jackets.

Unlike many surviving examples, this jacket retains its:

* Original Avirex zipper

* Original Avirex snap hardware

* Certificate of Authenticity label

* Interior “Lucky Seven” artwork

* Original care labels

* Large embroidered back artwork

* Front embroidered squadron patch

* Shoulder patch

* Quilted insulated lining

This jacket has honest vintage wear and presents exceptionally well despite one cuff tear.

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Features

* Authentic Avirex U.S.A.

* Rare Tuskegee / 619th Bomb Squadron edition

* Heavyweight genuine leather

* Oversized embroidered back artwork

* Embroidered AVIREX logo

* Front embroidered squadron patch

* Shoulder patch

* Original Avirex zipper

* Snap front closure

* Quilted insulated lining

* Interior artwork panel

* Certificate of Authenticity label

* Rib knit waistband

* Two front pockets

* Two snap inner pockets

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Overall very good vintage condition.

Leather remains soft and flexible.

Features include:

* Beautiful natural leather patina

* Bright embroidered graphics

* Clean quilted lining

* Working original zipper

* Working snaps

* Original labels throughout

Known flaws:

* Tear on one leather cuff (pictured)

* Minor leather scuffs

* Normal sleeve creasing

* Light cosmetic wear from age

No major body tears.

No missing hardware.

No loose embroidery observed.

The cuff tear has been left unrepaired to preserve originality. Buyers can choose to leave it as-is or have it professionally repaired if desired.

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Size

Tagged Size: 6XL

Please note: Vintage Avirex sizing differs from modern sizing.

Fit: (Vintage sizing). Tagged 6XL, but fits approximately like a modern oversized XXL to 3XL.

Please rely on measurements rather than the tag size.

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Measurements

* Pit to Pit: 30

* Shoulder Width: 24

* Sleeve Length: 26

* Back Length: 30

* Waist Opening: 54