WWII officer’s short overcoat

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This vintage short doeskin officer’s overcoat was made in the 1940s by Smith Gray of New York. It has a six button front, with two large flapped patch pockets, and a rear center vent. It is half lined with a quilt stitched section in the shoulders. It bears a 1939 union tag in the pocket.

Chest (pit to pit): 21″ (doubled = 42″)
Shoulder to Shoulder: 18″
Sleeve (shoulder to cuff): 26″

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WWII enlisted short army overcoat

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This vintage overcoat was WWII issue. It appears to have originally been a long overcoat, cut down into a short one. There are extensive repairs, presumably from the fabric of the cut-away tail.

Chest (pit to pit): 20″
Shoulder to Shoulder: 18″
Sleeve (shoulder to cuff): 23″

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reproduction WWII Jeep Coat

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This jacket is a reproduction of a WWII issue shawl collar canvas mackinaw. It has a cotton shell, with a blanket wool collar and lining.

Chest (pit to pit): 29″ (doubled = 58″)
Shoulder to Shoulder: 23″
Sleeve (shoulder to cuff): 28″

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Single Breasted Alpagora Overcoat

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This vintage overcoat was made in the late 1930s through mid 1940s timeframe by “Alpagora”. This alpaca/ wool overcoat blend was advertised heavily at that time, noted for its warmth. This coat is single breasted, with a fly front. It has no rear vent. Due to the position of the stitching on the coat, it is impossible to tell whether the coat bears a 1936 or a 1939 union tag.

Chest (pit to pit): 23″
Shoulder to shoulder: 19″
Sleeve (shoulder to cuff): 24-1/2″

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Philcraft alpaca lined mouton collared gabardine overcoat

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This vintage bold look overcoat was made in the 1940s. It has a blue gabardine shell and a button on belt. The coat has a shearling collar and an alpaca lining. The wide shoulders are heavily padded. It was sold by St. Clair Page of Marshfield, WI. Cravenette processed.

Chest (pit to pit): 24″
Shoulder to Shoulder: 20″
Sleeve (shoulder to cuff): 25″

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Italian Leather Police Jacket

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This vintage jacket was made in Italy. It is police issue, a double breasted, belted style. It has raglan shoulders, has buttoned tabs on the sleeves, and slash pockets. It has a blanket wool lining.

Chest (pit to pit): 25″
Sleeve (center of collar to cuff): 33″

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Bond Canadian Bridgecoat

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This vintage bridgecoat was made by Bond clothing, a prominent Canadian maker of the time.  It is a high quality wool, with anchor buttons. It is wool lined.

Chest (pit to pit): 24″
Shoulder to Shoulder: 18″
Sleeve (shoulder to cuff): 27″ 
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Rough Wear reproduction A2 jacket

http://www.ebay.com/itm/271144854806This jacket is a recent reproduction of a WWII USAAF leather jacket. It is made of horsehide leather, with knit cuffs and a cotton liner.  The tag is for a Rough Wear contract, and puts the size as a 44, though it fits smaller. The leather appears to be spray dyed, with some scuffs to the finish to the edges; see the photo of the epaulette. Chest (pit to pit): 22″
Shoulder to Shoulder: 18″
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