A stylish vintage 1940s overcoat, made from a thick wool cloth in a dark blue with paler strands in the fuzzy nap. It is double-breasted with broad peaked lapels, has medium-padded shoulders with rear-sloping seams, is fitted at the waist, has a belt with a painted cast alloy buckle & 2 flapped lower pockets. Fully lined with navy blue rayon twill fabric, with an inside breast pocket. The cutter tag inside the pocket states 'X212B', which is a CC41 Utility Scheme fabric designation number, although I haven't found any sign of a CC41 label; this type of cast belt buckle was also commonly used on utility coats.
Please study the photographs carefully - they form an important part of the description.
Size: Marked 36 - Suggested Small, depending on whether a suit jacket is worn beneath.
Photographed on a 38" mannequin.
All measurements are external, taken with the garment laid flat, to be doubled where appropriate for circumference (with approx. metric equivalent):
Chest - armpit to armpit: 22" (56cm)
Shoulder to shoulder: 18 1/2" (47cm)
Shoulder to cuff: 24" (61cm)
Armpit to cuff: 17" (43cm)
Waist: 22" (56cm)
Back length - base of collar to hem: 42 1/2" (108cm)
Condition:
In good condition with signs of wear overall - there is surface wear & loss of nap on some of the high spots & edges, particularly the sleeve heads, collar edges by the shoulder & around the cuffs - a small patch of surface moth nibbling (about 3/4" long) 1 1/2" from the right side seam & 8" up from the hem (see last photo) - a few marks & scuffs to the lining. Has been thoroughly steamed & brushed prior to listing.
I have a no returns policy - please check the above measurements and compare to a similar garment of your own before buying - no refund offered for items that don’t fit.
