1956 Lackland AFB Squadron 3724 "Pacers" Baseball Champions Varsity Jacket + Matching Sterling Silver Charm
This is a complete original 1956 varsity jacket and matching sterling silver charm awarded to a member of the Lackland Air Force Base (LAFB) Squadron 3724 "Pacers" baseball team — 1956 Base Champions.
Jacket Details:
Classic mid-1950s gray wool melton body with green felt trim on shoulders, pockets, and cuffs
Large round green felt chest patch with baseball stitching design reading "3724 Pacers"
Green shield sleeve patch reading "LAFB 1956 Champs"
Brass/gold-tone zipper
White/beige lining
Slash hand pockets
Button cuffs with green felt tabs
Measurements (laid flat, approximate):
Pit-to-pit / chest width: ~21 inches
Body length (hem to shoulder): ~23 inches
Sleeve length: ~21 inches
Condition:
Very good vintage condition overall for a 70-year-old garment. The wool body, patches, and zipper are solid. The interior lining shows typical age-related staining (cosmetic only). One pocket liner has come unsewn in a small area and needs a simple stitch to reattach. Minor wear at the collar edge is present, consistent with age and normal use. No size tag (common on custom base team jackets).
Matching Sterling Silver Charm:
Included is the original matching sterling silver "Champions 1956" baseball award charm. It is stamped "LAFB" along with the baseball stitching design and "CHAMPIONS", confirming it was made specifically for this team. It has a small loop at the top, originally intended to hang from the jacket’s zipper pull. It retains its natural aged patina, which most collectors prefer.
This is a rare, documented matching set — jacket + original charm from the same 1956 Lackland Air Force Base baseball championship team. Pieces like this with clear provenance and the matching charm rarely appear together.
Perfect for collectors of:
1950s varsity / letterman jackets
Military sports memorabilia
USAF / Lackland AFB history
Vintage baseball awards
Note: The pocket liner repair is an easy DIY fix if desired. The charm is being sold exactly as found with its original patina.
