【Vintage】Retail Authentic This is a vintage retail authentic jersey of Joe Montana (49ers). It's a home jersey. It's new with tags. *************** "Explanation" Reebok was the exclusive apparel partner of the NFL from 2002 to 2012. Items from this era sold by other companies, even if they claim to be "Authentic," are actually just replicas. ＜What's the difference between "Authentic" and "Replica"?＞ Reebok also sold replica jerseys at the time. So, how can you tell them apart? ・Fabric: Authentic jerseys use high-quality, durable fabric, while Replica jerseys use thin, lightweight fabric. ・Logos, names, numbers, and patches: Authentic jerseys have multi-layered, sewn-on elements, while Replica jerseys have printed elements or single-layer sewn-on elements. Also, the size notation on the patch (called a "Jock tag"; see photo 5) on the right hem of the front is a number (e.g., 52) for Authentic jerseys, while it's an alphabet (M or L) for Replica jerseys. ・Feel: Due to the fabric used, Authentic jerseys feel thick and durable, while Replica jerseys feel thin and light. *************** I bought this over 20 years ago, and it has been stored in a plastic bag ever since.