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Vintage 1948 US Military Dodger PRO14 Leather Boxing Gloves – Made in USA Pair
An exceptional piece of American sporting and military physical training history: an original pair of 1948 \"Dodger\" PRO14 leather boxing gloves. Produced in the United States and marked \"U.S. 1948\" for armed services athletic training and gym physical culture programs in the immediate post-WWII era.
Crafted from heavy-duty, full-grain cowhide leather finished in a deep burgundy oxblood hue. Features traditional long channel-quilted wrist cuffs for tendon support, full lace-up underside closures with cream leather piping, and natural horsehair/fiber padding. Both gloves bear sharp, legible silver factory stampings at the wrists reading \"Dodger / MADE IN U.S.A. / PRO14 / U.S. 1948\". A handsome display pair for vintage sports collectors, home gym decor, or military memorabilia displays.
Product Specifications* Manufacturer: Dodger* Model: PRO14* Government / Issue Marking: U.S. 1948* Era: 1948 (Post-WWII)* Shell Material: Full-Grain Heavy Leather* Padding: Horsehair / Fiber Fill* Color: Oxblood / Deep Burgundy Brown with Cream Accents* Closure: Underside Lace-Up* Origin: Made in U.S.A.
Condition Notes* Condition: Very Good Vintage Condition.* Details: Leather remains pliable with authentic age-related character. High-contact knuckle areas show authentic surface scuffing and leather wear, including a small surface cut on the top knuckle pad of one glove. Wrist cuffs exhibit edge rubbing, minor leather surface checking, and period lacing fraying. The silver wrist foil stamps remain clean and clear on both gloves. Please review all high-resolution photos for close-up views of leather texture, wear patterns, and historical markings.
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