AVIREX 783-5252023 Reversible Velveteen Sukajan, AVIREX LTD. Eagle and Japan, Navy and Orange Satin, Size XL
AVIREX 783-5252023 Reversible Velveteen Sukajan, AVIREX LTD. Eagle and Japan, Navy and Orange Satin, Size XL
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Condition report
Very Good8.0 / 10
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- As Found
An eagle between two flags
The velveteen face keeps to the oldest grammar of the souvenir jacket: an eagle carrying two flags and a single word, JAPAN, with dragon and tiger squaring off on the chest. Cream thread on deep navy pile gives it a soft, almost tonal depth. A generous XL with a bright satin side for a change of mood.
Best for: AVIREX collectors; larger frames wanting a reversible
Condition notes
Light signs of use. Some soiling to the inner collar and rib cuffs. Satin back not photographed.
Assessed from photographs and descriptionReport dated 13 November 2026
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A reversible AVIREX souvenir jacket in navy cotton velveteen, reference 783-5252023, from the house's 50th anniversary run: an eagle holding the Japanese and American flags across the back, orange and gold satin on the reverse. Tagged XL.
The Piece
The velveteen back leads. AVIREX LTD. arcs in cream lettering over a spread eagle that holds a Japanese flag in one talon and an American flag in the other, with JAPAN set beneath. On the front a coiled dragon and a crouching tiger face each other across the zip in cream thread. Cream, grey and navy striped rib finishes the collar, cuffs and hem.
Reversed, it is orange satin with gold satin sleeves, an embroidered eagle in flight on one side of the chest and crossed flags with script on the other. The back of the satin face is not shown in our photographs; please write to the Desk if you would like to see it.
AVIREX, established in New York in 1975 as its label states, marks fifty years with a black 50th Anniversary tab at the neck.
Details
- Maker: AVIREX
- Reference: 783-5252023 (per care label)
- Style: Reversible souvenir jacket, zip front
- Shell: 100% cotton velveteen; reverse 100% rayon satin
- Rib: 70% acrylic, 30% wool
- Colour: Navy; orange with gold sleeves
- Size: XL (per label)
- Shoulder: being confirmed against our archive records; please write to the Desk
- Chest width: 59 cm (23.2 in)
- Length: 61.5 cm (24.2 in)
- Yuki, centre back to cuff: 90.5 cm (35.6 in)
Measured flat by hand; please allow a gentle margin of about 1 to 2 cm (0.5 in).
Condition
- Light signs of use; some soiling to the inner collar and to the rib cuffs.
Condition grade B (very good, light marks) on the Japanese scale; see Japanese condition ranks, explained.
Authenticity & Care
Checked and photographed in Japan before dispatch. Dry clean only; brush the velveteen gently with the pile.
Delivery from Japan
Packed by hand in Japan and shipped insured and tracked by EMS or an equivalent express service. Import duties and taxes, where applicable, are payable on arrival. Every sale is final; please ask anything you wish to know before you buy, and see our published policy.
Considered offers are welcome through Send an Offer, and each one is reviewed personally. More from the maker in Avirex, and across the sukajan collection.
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