Vintage Mens 1940s 'Guards' Double Breasted Overcoat Coat Blue Grey Wool DB Belted 36" striped e they have not been

e they have not been whip stitched or overlocked) and have frayed a little

& T-shaped front seam with gathers to give shape at the bust

Sleeve length underarm to cuff: 3 1/2" (8

A wonderful vintage c

appears seldom worn but with the following minor flaws - some stitching holding the waist elastic has unravelled in a small area (top

Vintage Mens 1940s 'Guards' Double Breasted Overcoat Coat Blue Grey Wool DB Belted 36" striped e they have not beenA superb vintage 1940s overcoat, retailed by B. G. Sweet of Plymouth & made by 'Guards The Man's Wear' from a thick, slightly fleecy diagonal weave wool cloth in a lovely heathered air force blue grey colour. It is double breasted with broad lapels, has quite heavily padded shoulders with rear slanted seams, gauntlet cuffs, 2 lower patch pockets with flaps, topstitched swelled edges, & matching belt with leather covered buckle. Part lined with grey