Confidence in Every Carry
This leather executive briefcase exudes confidence. With unmatched construction, materials, and functionality, you’ll never need another bag. Roomy, expandable, WWII-inspired, and sleek enough for everyday carry. There’s no missing this bag – watch heads turn as you carry the Navigator to and from the office, meetings, airport, and everywhere your travels takes you.
Personalize the brass oval plate on the lower front, adding to the exclusivity of the bag.
My office is inundated with relics from the past, and I’m probably chief among them. Military artifacts especially seem to find a home with me. I’ve been looking at an old, official Army-issue World War II Navigator’s Bag (circa 1943) in my office for years. The design seemed timeless; and with all the compartments inside, I thought it would be a perfect fit for today’s busy executive.
– Colonel Littleton
Construction & Features
Handmade and individually inspected at the Col. Littleton Workshop in Lynnville TN, USA with full-grain, polished American steerhide. This leather has been vegetable-tanned and hand-tanned to a smooth finish. Minimal processing allows the bag’s natural leather to develop its own character and patina. This executive leather briefcase will only look better with regular use.
This bag anticipates your every need. The body of the briefcase expands with adjustable side gussets to accommodate necessities. Straps with workable buckles securely wrap around the bag and also have snap closures for easy access. Two interior dividers give you a total of three deep pockets. A leather pocket on the front of the first divider holds your iPad®, pen, stylus, business cards, etc. The adjustable, detachable shoulder strap is an upgrade to this bag’s ancestors – WWII navigators would surely have appreciated this convenience in addition to the handle for longer treks.
Perhaps the most exclusive feature of this incredible leather briefcase is the custom designed, solid brass closure – designed and manufactured by Colonel Littleton himself on a kick press from the 1800’s.
- Briefcase weight: 4.3 lbs
- Interior dimensions: 15 ½” (W) x 10 ½” (H) x 4” expanded (D)
- Adjustable shoulder strap length: 39″ – 57″
- Unique solid brass closure, designed for the No. 1943 Navigator Briefcase
- Serial numbered brass pommel shield* on the back
- Convenient interior dividers and pockets fit all necessities
- Personalizable solid brass oval plate on the lower front
- Product packaging includes a protective cotton canvas drawstring bag with Colonel Cameo logo
- Warranted
*Historically, the pommel shield was used on U.S. Cavalry saddles to identify the seat size and, many times, the arsenal that supplied them.
iPad® is a registered trademark of Apple, Inc.
Read more about the History of the Navigator Briefcase. Also available in American Alligator or Tobacco Brown American Buffalo.
Materials
Leather: Full-grain American Steerhide, expertly vegetable-tanned and finished in rich custom colors. Handcrafted exclusively for Colonel Littleton by a small local tannery.
Extras: Solid brass hardware (imported); chosen for quality, endurance and character.
Designed by Colonel Littleton and handcrafted in our workshop in Lynnville, TN.
This is one fantastic briefcase!! Material, workmanship, and attention to detail are exquisite!! Not only that, it’s BEAUTIFUL, ELEGANT and rugged. There are no words to properly convey my absolute satisfaction!!! Thanks Colonel!
Corporal Gatti USMC
This is hands-down the best briefcase in its price range, and possibly in any price range. The quality of the leather is superlative and it feels nicer than the Hermes briefcases I have had. It is rugged, and I fully expect it will outlive me. Plenty of room for a 16″ MacBook Pro, chargers, cables, pads, files, etc. Sturdy, heavyweight brass hardware is classic and attractive. Basically the best modern recreation of a 1940s A-4 Dead Reckoning navigator’s briefcase I have ever seen. It’s pricey, but oh man is it worth it when this baby turns heads every single day with its handsome rugged good looks.
Thank you so much for your review & photo! We are beyond grateful for your support and hope that your Navigator Briefcase serves you well for many years to come.
My JW Hulme briefcase broke after many years and they are now out of business. I wanted a new bag made in the USA and found Col. Littleton. The briefcase is much smaller than my old one but much sturdier and my MacBook, iPad, etc. all fit inside perfectly. I love how the bag can stand when put down and the fit and finish are fantastic. This is my first Col. Littleton product but won’t be my last.
Hi Tim! We are so grateful that you discovered Col. Littleton and decided to give us a shot! We hope your No. 1943 Navigator Briefcase serves you well for years to come. Thank you for your kind and thoughtful review!