Help needed for WWI leather jacket project

[Fokker Ace]

I'm in the process of gathering materials for a custom leather jacket fashioned in the style I've seen on many of the German pilots.

I'm interested in the thigh-length, double-breasted, fur-collar jackets (please excuse my terminology, but I think most will understand what I mean) and am trying to find photos to submit to the tailor. One photo I'd love for reference is of Otto Konnecke from the recent Osprey SE5a vs Albatros DV book - that is almost exactly the jacket I hope to duplicate.

Any photos of any similar jackets would be a big help. I'd also appreciate details of collars and cuffs, buttons, etc.

If the project works out, it may be an opportunity for others to have similar jackets for a price under what you've been seeing for non-custom jackets that are only close in looks.

Thanks in advance for any help!

[Chock]

Might want to check this Osprey book out:

Osprey Publishing - German Air Forces 1914?18

I don't actually have that one, but coincidentally I was flicking through it in a bookshop this week, to check its contents, and it does have a number of paintings and photographs of German pilots in various garb, so it might be worth you grabbing a copy, since it is not too expensive and actually looked like quite decent book which I'll probably end up with at some point.

Al

[Fokker Ace]

Thanks, I don't have that one.

I'm still hoping to get some things toghether I can forward via email. I'd love to see a jacket in this style made available.