{"product_id":"vintage-mens-1940s-1950s-double-breasted-suit-navy-blue-pinstripe","title":"Vintage Mens 1940s 1950s Double Breasted Suit Navy Blue Pinstripe 38\"","description":"\u003cp\u003eA superb vintage late 1940s or early 1950s German two-piece suit in outstanding condition, made by 'VEB Herko Sonneberg' from a medium\/heavy-weight firmly-woven wool fabric in dark navy blue with off white pinstripes. The double-breasted jacket has quite strongly padded shoulders, sharply pointed peaked lapels, fitted waist, flapped lower pockets, \u0026amp; 4 x 1 single button fastening set at the same point as the top button on a button-two DB so it still has a high gorge; it is fitted with dished, marbled early plastic buttons \u0026amp; fully lined in navy rayon with ivory striped sleeve linings. The trousers are full-cut \u0026amp; wide in the leg, with double inward pleats, side waist adjusters with blued steel buckles, button fly with inner bearer tab, brace buttons with rear rabbit ear tabs, full depth 2 1\/4\" turn-ups, and welted side slip, flapped front cash \u0026amp; rear pockets. Some photos have been tweaked for clarity. 'VEB Herko Sonneberg' was a state-run men's clothing (Herrenkonfection = Herko) factory in Sonneberg, former East Germany, established in the immediate post-war years to produce quality menswear, apparently primarily for export to gain hard currency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccessories 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 38\" Regular - shown on a mannequin with a 38\" chest.\u003cbr\u003eAll measurements are external, taken with the garment laid flat, to be doubled where appropriate (with approx. metric equivalent):\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJacket Chest - armpit to armpit: 21\" (53.3cm)\u003cbr\u003eShoulder to shoulder: 17 3\/4\" (45cm)\u003cbr\u003eShoulder to cuff: 25\" (63.5cm)\u003cbr\u003eArmpit to cuff: 17 1\/4\" (44cm)\u003cbr\u003eWaist: 19\" (48cm)\u003cbr\u003eBack length - base of collar to hem: 30 11\/4\" (77cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrouser waist: 16 1\/2\" (42cm) [1 1\/2\" to let out]\u003cbr\u003eInside leg: 29\" (74cm) [nothing to let down without using the turn-ups]\u003cbr\u003eOutside leg: 41\" (104cm)\u003cbr\u003eRise - crotch seam to waist: 12\" (30.5cm)\u003cbr\u003eLeg width at hem: 9 1\/4\" (23.5cm) - were originally approx 10 1\/2\", see below\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition:\u003cbr\u003eIn really excellent, virtually as new condition overall, evidently seldom worn - the trouser legs have been narrowed at some point; the fabric inlay all remains to let them back out if desired but whoever did the alteration was careless opening the seams \u0026amp; has cut the fabric on the original stitch-line in a few small places (example shown in close up), so an increased seam allowance may be required - the turn-ups may have been altered at the same time from the typical half-depth Continental style to the extra-deep full turn ups as there is a faint crease line visible across them. 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":54349408371016,"sku":null,"price":445.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0848\/9464\/6600\/files\/P1430940.jpg?v=1792420809","url":"https:\/\/oldfashionedvintage.com\/products\/vintage-mens-1940s-1950s-double-breasted-suit-navy-blue-pinstripe","provider":"Old Fashioned Vintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}