1970s, Alfred Rude, Josef Wormland, Lamb Nappa

The tag with its three boxed entries reflects the multi-tiered structure of West German leather trade practices, where retailers and associated firms aligned themselves with standardized quality schemes rather than presenting themselves as designers. The first entry, JOSEF WORMLAND KG, 4008 Langenfeld / Rhld., In den Weiden 19, identifies the menswear chain headquartered at this Rhineland address, a company that played a significant role in the region’s menswear market and frequently partnered with national leather-goods programs. The second entry, BERNH. REINTGES KG, 433 Mülheim / Ruhr 13, Kölner Str. 101, points to Bernhard Reintges KG, another clothing and leather-related enterprise operating out of Mülheim an der Ruhr on Kölner Straße 101, functioning in much the same role within this commercial network. The final entry, ALFRED RUDE GmbH, 68 Mannheim 1, Josef-Meyer-Str. 7, anchors Alfred Rude GmbH in Mannheim at Josef-Meyer-Straße 7, forming the third node in this triad. Together, these names and addresses map a constellation of companies authorized to stand behind the leather quality mark printed on the other side of the tag. Their function aligns with a longstanding German industrial tradition in which multiple firms jointly upheld the credibility of a standardized material guarantee, offering customers a sense of traceable accountability linked to established retailers and trade participants rather than a single fashion label. This small tag therefore does not identify the designer of the jacket; that information would appear on a separate main label placed at the neck or chest. Instead, it records Wormland, Reintges, and Rude as recognized partners within the leather quality program, companies that contributed to the distribution, validation, or service infrastructure surrounding the garment’s tested leather certification.

The jacket is in great condition overall — the only issue is that the lowest button is missing. You’re free to replace the buttons yourself if you prefer.

Size Conversion (approximate):
US Men’s Size: XXL
EU Men’s Size: 54–56