1940s zip front plaid hunting coat

http://www.ebay.com/itm/272080556863

This vintage hunting coat was made in the mid 1940s.  It is an unusual design, cut short, with a three button front, and a zipper front.  The zipper is a Talon of a design used immediately after WWII.  The back has flaps to access the internal game pouch and the back of the coat is lined with a salt and pepper type material, as are the pocket flaps.

Chest (pit to pit): 22-1/2″ (doubled = 45″)
Shoulder to shoulder: 17″
Sleeve (shoulder to cuff): 25″
Length (base of collar to hem): 23-1/2″

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Wards Western Field hunting jacket

http://www.ebay.com/itm/272045309280

This vintage hunting jacket was made in the 1930s for Montgomery Ward under their Western Field label. It is made of lightweight canvas, with a corduroy collar, reinforced shoulders, handwarmer pockets, large cargo pockets, game pouch and breast pocket with an early style ring Talon zipper. Re-listed due to non-paying bidder.
Chest (pit to pit): 24″ (doubled = 48″)
Shoulder to shoulder: 18″
Sleeve (shoulder to cuff): 22-1/2″
Length (base of collar to hem): 28-1/2″

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