TITLE: True Vintage 50s GLENSIDE LEATHERWARE Belted Dispatch Jacket Steerhide Medium

An absolute time-capsule grail specimen from premier mid-century Australian heritage artisan house Glenside Leatherware, handmade in Adelaide, South Australia, during the golden era of post-WWII workwear manufacturing (c. 1952–1959). 

This ultra-heavy-gauge steerhide/cowhide car coat is a masterclass in mid-century tailoring, engineered specifically for dispatcher motorcycle riders and aviators. Rendered in a stunning, deeply oiled espresso brown finish, the thick hide has developed an incredible natural marbled patina with zero dry-rot or structural panel cracks.

THE DESIGN MATRIX:

- Textbook 1950s Half-Belt Dispatch / Aviator Car Coat Silhouette

- Aggressive asymmetric diagonal-entry left-chest zippered map pocket

- Dual lower drop-envelope flap hand utility cargo pockets

- Fully integrated front waist-belt secured with an industrial steel roller buckle

- Functional bi-swing 'action back' vertical shoulder pleats for maximum reach

- Adjustable buttoned wrist cuff gauntlets & solid brass side D-ring cinch loops

HARDWARE RESTORATION STATUS:

The front heavy-gauge metal zipper track teeth, pin, and box are in immaculate, geometrically perfect structural condition. The previous owner broke the cosmetic slider tab early in the jacket's life, leaving the brass tracks completely frozen in time and entirely protected from decades of grinding friction wear. The zipper mechanism has been meticulously serviced with a matching, functional vintage-profile metal donor slider head. The track now operates with absolute factory-grade smoothness. 

SPECIFICATIONS:

- Brand: Glenside Leatherware (Adelaide, South Australia)

- Era: True Vintage 1950s (Mid-Century Apex)

- Hide Profile: Heavy-Duty Premium Steerhide / Cowhide

- Condition: Exceptional vintage condition. Clean internal lining (some wear, see photos), fully functional restored hardware, minor surface scuffs adding authentic patina character.

FLAT-LAY MEASUREMENTS:

- Fit Profile: Western Adult Standard Medium (M)

- See photos for measurements, (I am 175cm, shoulder 48cm, Chest 102-105cm, athletic built, it fits me perfectly over a shirt or cotton sweater). Note it is Bi-swing shoulder design.

*Please verify these flat parameters against a jacket you currently own to guarantee a perfect fit before purchasing.*

SHIPPING & HANDLING:

Worldwide tracked shipping available via expedited global courier. Packed securely to protect the heavy hide structure. Sold as-is. Cleaned and ready to wear.