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ARTIFACT:
Circa 1986 US Military NOMAX Flight Jacket (high temp resistant) size small, short made of 100% ARAMID by Alpha Industries. The front of the jacket features a metal zipper closure with nylon pull, and two pockets with Velcro flap closures. The left sleeve features a zippered pocket and the reverse features a Velcro opening just below the cuff. The neck features a Velcro flap. The inside tags read: "JACKET, COLD WEATHER, (HIGH TEMPERATURE RESISTANT) DLA100-86-C-0525 100% ARAMID ALPHA INDUSTRIES, INC. SMALL – SHORT CHEST: 33 TO 37 INCHES HEIGHT: UP TO 67 INCHES STOCK NO: 8415-01-074-9416 NATO 6070/8494" and the other tag reads: "JACKET: COLD WEATHER (HIGH TEMPERATURE RESISTANT) This jacket is of low flammability. Flame resistant treatments are not required. 1. For thorough cleaning return to laundry unit for machine washing. Jackets may be hand laundered: made sure soap is thoroughly rinsed out. 2. WARNING: Launder with slide fasteners and hook and poles fasters closed. Do not press hook and pile fasteners. 3. DO NOT STARCH. Starch will burn. If starched, thorough laundering will return this garment to its fire retardant condition. 4. Color fading does not diminish the flame retardant properties. 5. It may be necessary to use the next larger size when wearing the full CVC cold weather ensemble. DO NOT REMOVE THIS LABEL".
VINTAGE:
Circa 1986
SIZE:
Approximately Armpit to armpit: 23-1/2"; Shoulder to shoulder (across back): 19"; Collar to hem: 28"; Shoulder to cuff: 22"
MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION:
Aramid, metal zipper, nylon, Velcro
ATTACHMENT:
Metal zipper, Velcro flap pockets
MARKINGS:
"JACKET, COLD WEATHER, (HIGH TEMPERATURE RESISTANT) DLA100-86-C-0525 100% ARAMID ALPHA INDUSTRIES, INC. SMALL – SHORT CHEST: 33 TO 37 INCHES HEIGHT: UP TO 67 INCHES STOCK NO: 8415-01-074-9416 NATO 6070/8494", "SCOVILL" on zipper
ITEM NOTES:
This is from a US Army collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. ebay MBJX16 LFJX5/16
CONDITION:
7- (Very Fine-): The jacket is in near new condition, showing minor wear, but there is a small oil stain on the back and other light staining there as well.
GUARANTEE: As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.
