Vintage German Military Leather Flight Jacket

Original German Bundeswehr leather flight jacket produced by Pausch, a known military contractor. This is an issue-pattern Fliegerlederjacke (pilot’s leather jacket) manufactured to Bundeswehr technical standards, intended for Luftwaffe flight and ground crew use.

Constructed from heavy, pebbled leather with a ribbed wool knit collar, cuffs, and waistband, this jacket follows the classic European flight silhouette—shorter body, clean lines, and functional detailing. The interior is fully lined in distinctive orange/red cotton twill, a hallmark of many post-war European military flight garments.

Details & Construction:

• Origin: Germany

• Military: Bundeswehr (German Armed Forces)

• Contractor: Pausch

• Model: Fliegerlederjacke (Flight Leather Jacket)

• NSN / Spec Reference:

  • Marked “gem. TL der Bundeswehr” (manufactured according to Bundeswehr technical regulations)

  • Code: 8415/083 (8415 = military clothing category)

• Era: Late 1970s–1980s

• Material:

  • Heavy leather shell

  • Rib-knit wool collar, cuffs, and waistband

  • nylon lining (high-visibility orange/red)

• Closure: Full front zip

• Pockets:

  • Vertical zip chest pocket

  • Zip utility pocket on sleeve (flight-style detail)

Measurements:
Shoulder 20.5" | Pit to pit 23" | Length 26"

Condition:
Very good vintage condition. Leather remains supple with natural creasing from wear. Knit cuffs and waistband are intact. Lining shows normal age-related wear but no major damage. A solid, wearable example.

Fit Notes:
Tagged sizing is no longer present, but fits like a men’s Medium (European military cut). Best compared to a trim bomber fit rather than a modern oversized jacket.