{"product_id":"vintage-1940s-mens-guards-double-breasted-overcoat-coat-blue-grey-wool-db-belted-36","title":"Vintage Mens 1940s 'Guards' Double Breasted Overcoat Coat Blue Grey Wool DB Belted 36\"","description":"\u003cp\u003eA superb vintage 1940s overcoat, retailed by B.G. Sweet of Plymouth \u0026amp; made by 'Guards - The Man's Wear' from a thick, slightly fleecy diagonal weave wool cloth in a lovely heathered air force blue-grey colour. It is double-breasted with broad lapels, has quite heavily padded shoulders with rear-slanted seams, gauntlet cuffs, 2 lower patch pockets with flaps, topstitched swelled edges, \u0026amp; matching belt with leather covered buckle. Part lined with grey satiny fabric, with an inside breast pocket. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNB Accessories not included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease study the photographs carefully - they form an important part of the description.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: Suggested Small, to fit about a 36\" chest, depending on whether a suit jacket is worn beneath. Photographed on a 38\" mannequin.\u003cbr\u003eAll measurements are external, taken with the garment laid flat, to be doubled where appropriate for circumference (with approx. metric equivalent):\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChest - armpit to armpit: 23\" (58.5cm)\u003cbr\u003eShoulder to shoulder: 18 1\/2\" (47cm)\u003cbr\u003eShoulder to cuff: 25 1\/2\" (65cm)\u003cbr\u003eArmpit to cuff: 18 1\/2\" (47cm)\u003cbr\u003eWaist: 22 1\/2\" (57cm)\u003cbr\u003eBack length - base of collar to hem: 46 1\/2\" (118cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition:\u003cbr\u003eIn very good to excellent condition, with light wear overall - there are some areas of surface moth grazing towards the front hem (circled) - a few other surface nips which the camera couldn't see - slight discolouration to the collar fold \u0026amp; collar back - some rust marks, snags \u0026amp; discolouration to the lining - the inside jigger button is a bit loose. Has been thoroughly steamed \u0026amp; brushed prior to listing.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Old Fashioned Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52262917865800,"sku":null,"price":395.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0848\/9464\/6600\/files\/IMG_20260101_115852.jpg?v=1767378464","url":"https:\/\/oldfashionedvintage.com\/products\/vintage-1940s-mens-guards-double-breasted-overcoat-coat-blue-grey-wool-db-belted-36","provider":"Old Fashioned Vintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}