Leather German police jackets?

[libertysnake]

Not personally going to get one, but I figure if someone has any interest since they look pretty cool. A leather jacket for around $80 doesn't seem horrible. Got an email from Midway about em being on a decent sale.

Military Surplus German Police Jacket Leather Black

Also, I figure either @Darth will pick it up out of interest in some sort of Bandit cosplay, or @Airborneguy / @GOPerfect for the LEO factor possibly.

 

[Darth]

You figured correctly...

 

[GOPerfect]

Funny, I was given a jacket that looked very similar to this from a Polizei officer when I was in Germany years ago. Awesome jacket.

 

[libertysnake]

Funny, I was given a jacket that looked very similar to this from a Polizei officer when I was in Germany years ago. Awesome jacket.

Some of the milsurp stuff can be either the absolute shittiest quality, or the best quality stuff out there sometimes. Much like the canvas bags I've been picking up / waxing, this seems to be one of those better quality finds.

 

[Airborneguy]

I’m actually not into leather jackets. I have one but I rarely wear it.

 

[thegatman]

Are they insulated?

 

[CaseHardened]

POLIZEI in Reflective Material ? !

Sounds like a swell way to get ARRESTED for impersonating a LEO.

Around here I don't think even GENDARM (french police) would fly.

Mebe BOBBY would be ok.

 

[libertysnake]

POLIZEI in Reflective Material ? !

Sounds like a swell way to get ARRESTED for impersonating a LEO.

Around here I don't think even GENDARM (french police) would fly.

Mebe BOBBY would be ok.

Unsure. I think it's just literally the words "Police" in English that you can't have on your car and maybe not on your jacket I assume. On your car you definitely can't have it. In another language? Unsure. @GOPerfect / @Airborneguy might be able to shed some more light on this having maybe dealt with it?

 

[meketrefe]

Nothing wrong with German stuff. They are getting rid of them because they are so fvcking ugly! lol

 

[libertysnake]

Nothing wrong with German stuff. They are getting rid of them because they are so fvcking ugly! lol

Are you kidding me? That's a nice jacket, especially if you've got a bike to ride in the summer time. If it's thick enough, that'd be a nice riding jacket.

 

[CaseHardened]

It all boils down to if your local LEO is having a bad day - and wants you to share it.

POLIZEI ? I'm thinking trouble will be brewing.

Might as well walk around dressed from head to toe in Navy Blue, Shiny Black Shoes, Navy Baseball Cap. with a shiny Metal FART INSPECTOR badge.

If you look enough like a Cop that someone could mistake you for one, I call THIN ICE.

Hey, I saw a damn fine Black Nylon Air Force style MA1 Jacket at a Thrift Store last month. Obviously Brand New - MADE IN USA - and at a Good Price.

US FLAG Patch sewed on one shoulder. So far, so good.

But some imbecile at the Factory had sewed Old Glory on BACKWARDS (actually if you know patches, it was inside-out). With the Stars in the upper RIGHT CORNER.

I considered I could remove it; then I realized if removing a Patch like that and re-applying it without damage was so easy, the Factory would have done it. Instead of donating the garment.

And is wearing the FLAG backwards some sort of insult ? Might be to someone.

The Jacket stayed where I found it.

 

[meketrefe]

Are you kidding me? That's a nice jacket, especially if you've got a bike to ride in the summer time. If it's thick enough, that'd be a nice riding jacket.

They are being sold because people laugh at the police with those!

I can picture you guys now!...

...just pulling your leg man....

 

[Prudii]

I want one of the green motorcycle ones.

This is peak style right here.

 

[Doc8404]

I’m actually into Pleather jackets.

FIFY.

 

[meketrefe]

Fashion head turners..

 

[meketrefe]

I will not resist arrest! ..take me to your place!

 

[Doc8404]

It all boils down to if your local LEO is having a bad day - and wants you to share it.

POLIZEI ? I'm thinking trouble will be brewing.

Might as well walk around dressed from head to toe in Navy Blue, Shiny Black Shoes, Navy Baseball Cap. with a shiny Metal FART INSPECTOR badge.

If you look enough like a Cop that someone could mistake you for one, I call THIN ICE.

Hey, I saw a damn fine Black Nylon Air Force style MA1 Jacket at a Thrift Store last month. Obviously Brand New - MADE IN USA - and at a Good Price.



US FLAG Patch sewed on one shoulder. So far, so good.

But some imbecile at the Factory had sewed Old Glory on BACKWARDS (actually if you know patches, it was inside-out). With the Stars in the upper RIGHT CORNER.

I considered I could remove it; then I realized if removing a Patch like that and re-applying it without damage was so easy, the Factory would have done it. Instead of donating the garment.

And is wearing the FLAG backwards some sort of insult ? Might be to someone.

The Jacket stayed where I found it.

That’s fine if on the right shoulder.

 

[kgun12]

Explained - Why is the Army Flag Patch Reversed?

Civilians often wonder why the US Army Flag Patch is reversed. The answer is: not all Army Flag Patches are reversed, but only those worn on the right shoulder. The reason has to do with proper display of the flag.

The blue field of stars should always be in the highest position of honor. When viewing the flag on a wall, the highest position of honor is the upper left when displayed horizontally, and at the top (upper left) when displayed vertically. When displayed on a "moving object" like a person or vehicle, the highest position of honor is the front, and not the rear; so the field of blue should be displayed to the front.

 

[FrankenCub]

Unsure. I think it's just literally the words "Police" in English that you can't have on your car and maybe not on your jacket I assume. On your car you definitely can't have it. In another language? Unsure. @GOPerfect / @Airborneguy might be able to shed some more light on this having maybe dealt with it?

There's been guys on the military truck forum that have gotten a bunch of shit from LEO's about having Military Police on the sides of their trucks. I don't see how they can say anything about that because the military has no rule off their bases. I haven't been harassed about it yet but my lettering is fading. But it will be repainted on the doors when the truck gets a new camo job.

 

[Airborneguy]

No way in hell that jacket triggers impersonation lol

 

[meketrefe]

I want one of the green motorcycle ones.

This is peak style right here.

I found the German helmet to go with it!

 

[1075tech]

I have a couple of the tan Polizei sweaters given to me when I was stationed there in the 80's.

 

[phatfarmerbob]

I have this jacket from sportsman’s guide it is by far the warmest jacket I have ever owned and it was only 40 bucks +/-