Shawl Collar army mackinaw

Posted on February 27, 2013 by Spencer Stewart

I feel that the shawl collared officer’s Mackinaw is one of the best looking, most practical coats to have come out of WWII. I’ve sold two so far, one by the Progressive Clothing Mfg. Co. (full post), the other a custom job for Captain H. W. Largent of Presque Isle, Maine (full post). I have a spot on repro done in the ’60s by Lakeland in bright red wool, and three more originals that I should be listing next week. The design was essentially a civilian one, a holdover from a style popular in the ’20s for wool outdoors and hunting coats, like the ones seen in this post. I believe the original pattern from which this coat evolved was an m1926.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/281070705722

This vintage shawl collar mackinaw was custom tailored during WWII for an army officer. It has a wide shawl collar, epaulettes, a double breasted front and flapped patch pockets. The coat is fully lined.

Chest (pit to pit): 23″
Shoulder to Shoulder: 19″
Sleeve (shoulder to cuff): 25″

WWII army officer’s overcoat

Posted on February 27, 2013 by Spencer Stewart

http://www.ebay.com/itm/281070713310
This vintage overcoat was made for an Army officer during WWII. Buttons of the type seen more typically on the short mackinaw overcoats. Nipped waist, belted back. Bad mothing on back near vent and hem.

Chest: 20″
Shoulder to Shoulder: 18″
Sleeve (shoulder to cuff): 25-1/2″

Army officer’s short overcoat

Posted on January 27, 2013 by Spencer Stewart

http://www.ebay.com/itm/281056362184

This vintage officer’s short overcoat was made in 1943, and issued by the Philadelphia Quartermaster’s depot.

Chest (pit to pit): 21″
Shoulder to Shoulder: 18″
Sleeve (shoulder to cuff): 24.5

WWII enlisted short army overcoat

Posted on January 27, 2013 by Spencer Stewart

http://www.ebay.com/itm/271144813033

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″

reproduction WWII Jeep Coat

Posted on January 27, 2013 by Spencer Stewart

http://www.ebay.com/itm/281056370893

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″

Woolrich Hunting Mackinaw Jacket

Posted on January 19, 2013 by Spencer Stewart

http://www.ebay.com/itm/281052513450

There were a lot of companies producing these hunting jackets, but for me, Woolrich is the iconic one. That giant rounded collar, the button front. Simple and rugged. One served me well in the pouring rain of Alaska and against the Canadian maritime wind. It’s hard to find one in mint condition. These were not fashion, they were utilitarian pieces, used for decades, until there was nothing left. Tears and repairs are the norm. Woodsmoke and rain a way of life. This one is the short version, less commonly seen than the four pocket version.

This vintage hunting mackinaw was made by the Woolrich Woolen Mills. It is their short, zip up pattern, which features two breast pockets, two slash handwarmer pockets, and a large rear game pouch. This one bears patches from Pennsylvania hunting groups. Chest (pit to pit): 21″Shoulder to Shoulder: 17-1/2″Sleeve (Shoulder to cuff): 23″

WWII USAAF officer’s mackinaw

Posted on January 12, 2013 by Spencer Stewart

http://www.ebay.com/itm/271137583373

I had another one of these in which sold last year. Check that one out HERE

This vintage officer’s short overcoat / shawl collared mackinaw was made during WWII for Captain H. W. Largent of Presque Isle, Maine. It bears a USAAF patch on the left shoulder. It has a shawl collar, a double breasted front, with two flapped patch pockets, epaulettes, and is belted. The inside is lined, with a quilted section by the arms. The jeep coat has a united garment workers of America union label in the inside pocket.Chest: 21″Shoulder to Shoulder: 18″Shoulder to cuff: 25-1/2″

Woolrich striped blanket shawl collar mackinaw

Posted on December 13, 2012 by Spencer Stewart

http://www.ebay.com/itm/271121697118

This vintage coat was made by woolrich. It has a double breasted front and a pile shawl collar. The striped blanket material of the coat is 85% wool, with 15% nylon to prevent shrinkage in the elements. Chest: 24″Shoulder to Shoulder: 22″Sleeve: 23″

Soo Woolen Mills Double Mackinaw

Posted on December 4, 2012 by Spencer Stewart

http://www.ebay.com/itm/271111780322

This vintage double mackinaw mas made by Soo Woolen Mills of Michigan in the 1930s. It is an early style, with a broad collar, a caped front, and four pocket front, with game pocket in back. There is heavy fading and moth damage, and despite cleaning, the coat still smells like campfire. This coat saw heavy abuse in its day. It is unlined, with unusual seam taping only partially up the front. Perfect for the vintage outdoors or workwear look.
Chest: 24″

Shoulder to Shoulder: 19″

Sleeve: 25″

Length: 35″

Hunting Cap 2

Posted on November 2, 2012 by Spencer Stewart

This one has a pom pom on top. Buffalo plaid, nylon lining, furry earflaps.

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