{"product_id":"1956-lackland-afb-lafb-3724-pacers-baseball-champs-jacket-matching-925-charm","title":"1956 Lackland AFB LAFB 3724 Pacers Baseball Champs Jacket + Matching Sterling Silver Charm","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"item-specifics\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"specs-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-pair\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-name\"\u003eJacket\/Coat Length\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-value\"\u003eShort\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-pair\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-name\"\u003ePattern\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-value\"\u003eSolid\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-pair\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-name\"\u003eOuter Shell Material\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-value\"\u003eWool\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-pair\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-name\"\u003eClosure\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv 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class=\"spec-name\"\u003eDepartment\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-value\"\u003eMen\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-pair\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-name\"\u003eType\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-value\"\u003eJacket\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-pair\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-name\"\u003eTheme\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-value\"\u003eCollege, Patriotic, Retro, School, Sports, USA, air force\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-pair\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-name\"\u003eStyle\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-value\"\u003eVarsity Jacket\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-pair\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-name\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-value\"\u003eCollared, Lined, Pockets, Single-Breasted\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-pair\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-name\"\u003eSeason\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-value\"\u003eFall, Spring, Winter\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-pair\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-name\"\u003ePerformance\/Activity\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-value\"\u003eBaseball\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-pair\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-name\"\u003eCountry of Origin\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-value\"\u003eUnited States\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"item-description\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"description-text\"\u003e1956 Lackland AFB Squadron 3724 \"Pacers\" Baseball Champions Varsity Jacket + Matching Sterling Silver Charm\u003cdiv\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eJacket Details:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eClassic mid-1950s gray wool melton body with green felt trim on shoulders, pockets, and cuffs\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eLarge round green felt chest patch with baseball stitching design reading \"3724 Pacers\"\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eGreen shield sleeve patch reading \"LAFB 1956 Champs\"\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eBrass\/gold-tone zipper\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eWhite\/beige lining\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eSlash hand pockets\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eButton cuffs with green felt tabs\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eMeasurements (laid flat, approximate):\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003ePit-to-pit \/ chest width: ~21 inches\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eBody length (hem to shoulder): ~23 inches\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eSleeve length: ~21 inches\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eCondition:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eVery 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).\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eMatching Sterling Silver Charm:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eIncluded 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.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003ePerfect for collectors of:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e1950s varsity \/ letterman jackets\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eMilitary sports memorabilia\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eUSAF \/ Lackland AFB history\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eVintage baseball awards\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eNote: The pocket liner repair is an easy DIY fix if desired. 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