Vintage Inspired Leather Briefcase
The No. 41 Commander Briefcase is unique and bold – projecting an air of authority while it carries your important gear. This attaché is more ambassador than anything – its striking personality will clear the path and demand attention wherever you venture. It will never be just another bag in the crowd.
If you are only carrying two or three file folders and a legal pad, this is not your bag. This workhorse was designed to carry lots of gear – laptop, tablet, portfolio, notebook, tech gear, etc. It is robust and tenacious, just like you.
“The No. 41 Commander Briefcase was inspired by the restoration of my 1941 Dodge Command Car. It took me about five years to personally restore the Command Car; and about a year within that time to design the briefcase. As I was restoring straps and buckling gear I began to think about how I would interpret that into a bag, and the No. 41 Commander Briefcase came clearly into focus.”
– Colonel Littleton
Construction & Features
The Commander Briefcase is constructed in the Col. Littleton Workshop in Lynnville, TN USA in a combination of our rich, dark, wonderfully textured, polished American Buffalo for strength and durability and our dry-milled American Buffalo leather to add softness where needed. Colonel trimmed the bag in polished American Steerhide and lined the front flap in Calfskin for an upgrade in style and luxury. It is a stand-out with its unique Y-strap front and cinch buckle closure.
Fitted with solid brass hardware and a distinctive copper rod under the top flap to help evenly distribute the weight of the bag when fully loaded. A rigid bottom with brass feet keeps the briefcase upright. An inside leather divider with pockets makes business cards, pens, phone, laptop, etc. easily accessible and organized. Serial numbered pommel shield* on the back pocket denotes exclusivity of the bag. With this bag you’ll generate a commanding presence wherever you go.
Once again, the Colonel has pulled out all the stops with the design of this beautiful, luxury bag. A few more features of functionality and style include:
- Overall exterior dimensions: 16 ⅞” (W) x 13” (H) x 5” (D) at bottom
- Interior dimensions: 16 ½” (W) x 12” (H) x 5” (D) at bottom
- Unique Y-Strap front with a cinch buckle closure
- Adjustable shoulder strap with comfort pad: 34 ½” – 42 ½”
- Large 13 ⅞” (W) x 6 ⅞” (H) back pocket decorated with a serial-numbered pommel shield*
- Inside leather divider with pockets for business cards, pens, phone, etc.
- May be personalized with three block initials on brass plate under flap
- Product packaging includes a protective cotton canvas drawstring bag with the Col. Littleton Cameo Logo.
- Warranted
When it comes to American Buffalo, Colonel says, “Expect a leather that is unapologetically rugged with more character, nicks, scrapes and variations in color.” Learn more about our American Buffalo Leather.
*Historically, the pommel shield was used on U.S. Cavalry saddles to identify the seat size and, many times, the arsenal that supplied them.
Materials
Leather: Always full-grain, the finest cut of leather. Expertly vegetable-tanned and finished in rich custom colors. Handcrafted exclusively for Col. Littleton in small U.S. tanneries.
- Body: Full-grain, American Buffalo Leather
- Trim: Full-grain, American Steerhide Leather
- Lining: Full-grain, American Calfskin Leather
Extras:
- Solid brass hardware (imported); chosen for quality, endurance and character.
- Solid Copper Rods (Imported)
Designed by Colonel Littleton and handcrafted in our workshop in Lynnville, TN.
I’m a “frequent flyer” with the Colonel’s products, and this Commander briefcase is one of my favorites. It looks great, holds a lot and is well made. What more could a leather lover ask for!
We’re thrilled the Commander briefcase is one of your favorites, hope it serves you well for years to come!
This Commander Briefcase is a wonderful piece of leather. I have used my for a few years and now want it in Alligator leather.
We’re so glad to hear that your Commander Briefcase has served you well for the past few years and hope it continues to do so for many more to come! Thank you for taking the time to inform us of your experience so far.
Simply nothing like it….
I wore out a leather bag from a European manufacturer and was looking for the next level up. This is it. It stands on its own to keep accessible. The metal closure is a joy to use and brings a smile to my face every time I close it with such ease and security. The bag devours my things while still looking svelte! I don’t like to leave things at home and it doesn’t compromise. Every where I go, people comment on the uniqueness of the bag and the two tone buffalo doesn’t disappoint. Best of all, assessing the quality of construction, the stitching, the hardware…there is simply no way to wear this bag out. I look forward to some patina on the bag so it becomes my own as I share some travel memories together. Well done, Colonel…and a delightful thank you to your team for such thoughtful notes included in the packaging. There’s something special going on here.
Carl, thank you so much for this stellar review! Your support means so much. The No. 41 Commander Briefcase is one of Colonel’s favorite projects due to its correlation to the restoration of his 1941 Dodge Command Car. We hope it serves you well for years to come.