A rare vintage circa 1940s German 'wind jacket', made for outdoor activities such as hiking or climbing by 'Hochvogel' from a tightly woven, originally waterproofed, cotton fabric in variegated, slightly shot pale greens - on my screen the close ups are most accurate. Single-breasted with notch lapels, unpadded shoulders, front & back yoke seams, slash hand warmer pockets & three non-functional faux pocket flaps on the front, elastic tunnel half-belt at the back, & pressed leather buttons to fasten; unlined, with two inside chest pockets, one of which bears a wonderful embroidered pictorial label showing the namesake mountain.
Please study the photographs carefully - they form an important part of the description.
Size: Suggested UK 44", depending on desired fit & layering - 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: 24 1/2" (62cm)
Shoulder to shoulder: 19" (48cm)
Shoulder to cuff: 23 1/4" (59cm)
Armpit to cuff: 16 1/2" (42cm)
Waist: 22" (56cm) unstretched
Back length - base of collar to hem: 28" (71cm)
Condition:
In good, nicely broken in condition with signs of wear & some flaws - gently faded, with a patina & softness from use - some wear & frayed areas on the collar fold & cuffs - scattered faint marks, spots & tiny nicks - a section of the left pocket seam has been hand re-sewn - the leather buttons are delaminating. Has been thoroughly steamed 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.
