Incredible HOLY GRAIL German 1930s Sportcoat

• Jul 10, 2012

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Thanks to Mario I was recently able to acquire this incredible German 1930s sportcoat from the Cinetex guys in Berlin. This is a rare beast indeed. I never expected to find a 1930s belted back in my size. But this one is not only special because of its size. First, it's a German belted back. Second, it's not a half belt but a three quarter belt. Third, the belt is loose. Fourth, it has a pleated back. And fifth, it has even front pleats! I don't think it gets any better or more rare than this!

I'll post fit pics later when it's not as warm anymore.

Pleated pockets

The belt is attached to the side seam to prevent it from sliding down too much.

Period repairs

 

• Jul 10, 2012

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It is indeed a beauty! If it's not a rude question: how much did you pay?

 

• Jul 10, 2012

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Very sharp

Rudie that's a killer sportcoat! That's some pleatage (did I just make that word up? ) there. Congrats on adding it to your cool wardrobe! Is the fit good?

 

• Jul 10, 2012

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@TwoTypes:
€300 That's more than any of my suits cost me. On the other hand it's less than my leather jackets. And I am quite positive that it was a once in a lifetime opportunity considering my extremely long arms. I had to jump on it.

@Benny:
Yeah, it fits great. I had the waist taken in a bit and the sleeves let out 1cm.

It's quite heavy because of that serious pleatage.

 

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• Jul 10, 2012

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That's a fair price for something that you really love and actually fits. Also, if I remember correctly, you have some wide-legged, tailor-made, cream flannel trousers: they will look fantastic when worn with that jacket.

 

• Jul 10, 2012

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Rudie said:

Thanks to Mario I was recently able to acquire this incredible German 1930s sportcoat from the Cinetex guys in Berlin.

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Ah well...another good deed on my karma account...I really should join the boy scouts...
I bet that on the day when finally a German sportcoat in my size turns up I won't have the money to buy it.
Can't wait to see a photo of you wearing the jacket - and I also hope that Robbie did a good job.

BTW: On German jackets the belts were usually only sewn on at the side seams.

 

• Jul 10, 2012

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I'm really glad you passed on it and let me have a shot, Mario! ))

I know that this is standard for German jackets. But there are hardly any German half belts to be found anymore. Hell, even American belted back jackets are scarce. And if you're used to American jackets this feature is quite unusual.

Mario said:

Ah well...another good deed on my karma account...I really should join the boy scouts...
I bet that on the day when finally a German sportcoat in my size turns up I won't have the money to buy it.
Can't wait to see a photo of you wearing the jacket - and I also hope that Robbie did a good job.

BTW: On German jackets the belts were usually only sewn on at the side seams.

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• Jul 10, 2012

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A beautiful sportcoat loaded with detail. Nice score.

 

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Two Types said:

That's a fair price for something that you really love and actually fits. Also, if I remember correctly, you have some wide-legged, tailor-made, cream flannel trousers: they will look fantastic when worn with that jacket.

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My flannels are mid-grey. If you know a source of cream flannel in a decent quality, please let me know.

My cream trousers are made of a very heavy linen or linen mix: http://www.thefedoralounge.com/showthread.php?54529-Bespoke-trousers-extremely-heavy-vintage-linen-twill-a-pictorial-review&highlight= They should go well with the sportcoat. As should the brown German 1930s trousers I have.

 

• Jul 10, 2012

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Yes, those were the trousers i was thinking about. They will make a splendid combination. I hope you have a pair of cream and brown spectators to go with them.

 

• Jul 10, 2012

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No, I don't really like spectators. But my brown suede brogues or white bucks will do just fine.

 

• Jul 10, 2012

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Stunning jacket. Looking forward to seeing pictures of it being worn.

 

• Jul 10, 2012

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That is an absolutely beautiful garment. The back pleating is just divine.
For some reason I am reminded of Basil Rathbone and Nigel Bruce - one or other of them must have worn something similar in one of the Sherlock Holmes films.
A brilliant find! Wear it in good health, as the old tailors used to wish a gentleman buying a new garment.

 

• Jul 11, 2012

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WOW! That is an amazing jacket.
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Please do post photos when you can.

 

• Jul 11, 2012

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Rudie, make sure you post pics of that in the 'Belted back Heaven' thread (it really is heavenly).

 

• Jul 11, 2012

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Don't know if these wrinkles in the back are always there when I'm wearing it...

 

• Jul 11, 2012

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Looks great, Rudie. I'm jealous as I can be!

 

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That tie looks great as well.

 

• Jul 11, 2012

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Thanks, guys.

It's a Palm Beach tie.

 

• Jul 11, 2012

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Wonderful jacket. I wish it had fit me...