RARE 1940s Checked Swagger Swing Jacket Brown Green Checked Tweed Wool Coat UK S/M 1950s In very good condition overall

In very good condition overall - there is some surface wear/fraying to the trim in a few places (see close ups)

'British' waistband hook

Size: Suggested UK L depending on desired fit (Please check measurements below)

& matching belt with leather-covered buckle

depending on desired fit  - shown on a mannequin with a 38" chest

RARE 1940s Checked Swagger Swing Jacket Brown Green Checked Tweed Wool Coat UK S/M 1950s In very good condition overallA rare vintage 1940s British hip length swing or swagger jacket, made by 'John Howard' from a medium weight wool tweed fabric in brown, ginger & off white micro checks with bold overchecks in green. Cut in a high fastening double breasted style, with generous pointed collar, strongly padded shoulders, curved rear yoke, & loose, fan shaped panelled back; it fastens with domed toffee brown early plastic buttons & is fully lined with pinkish crepe de