[Joan Werth]

I am trying to find out information regarding a vintage vest that I discovered recently. My brother lived and worked in Milwaukee for many years, and after his recent passing, I found a vest in his closet, that I know hasn’t been worn in over 40 years. I’m trying to find out more about it, and if it is authentic or not. The manufacture is Challenger, and it states made in Korea. If anyone has any information regarding this vest, I would really appreciate your feedback. Pictures are attached. The patch on the back is sewn on, and the stitching is under the fleece lining.

 

[Kainam]

Not authentic. If it was, the label would say 'Harley-Davidson' on it.

 

[Thunder~Struck]

Sorry for your loss.

My guess, only a guess.
The vest is just a vest. Not an HD licensed product.
The patch was bought and added on post purchase. The fact the stitching being under the lining really means nothing other then the "Sewer" did the job right.
Have owned a few lined vests over the years. When patches were added, the seamstress did the same.
It's the right way to do it. Just more time consuming.

 

[Breeze3at]

No help with your question, but I have the identical eagle patch sewn on the back of my brown suede 50 yr. old Wheels of Man jacket.

 

[Thunder~Struck]

But. Is it lined. And can you see the stitching?

 

[Breeze3at]

Nope, not lined, yep stitching is visible (Main st. Daytona bike week patch job), no one cares and it's the coldest leather jacket I have ever worn. Thank goodness it has shrunk and I had to replace it (3 or more times) 😁 .

 

[VR6]

I am trying to find out information regarding a vintage vest that I discovered recently. My brother lived and worked in Milwaukee for many years, and after his recent passing, I found a vest in his closet, that I know hasn’t been worn in over 40 years. I’m trying to find out more about it, and if it is authentic or not. The manufacture is Challenger, and it states made in Korea. If anyone has any information regarding this vest, I would really appreciate your feedback. Pictures are attached. The patch on the back is sewn on, and the stitching is under the fleece lining.

It's 40 years old and made in Korea, I don't get it...or, w#f 😂

 

[ravnwood]

Yeah, doesn't look authentic HD (nothing wrong with that). It's a nice shearling vest. I bet it's quite warm. Here's a similar one with no patch.

https://poshmark.com/listing/Challenger-leather-vest-5dc8c41019c157cfea3afb6b