1930s-40s vintage archive sale, sizes 36-40

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All measurements in inches with the fabric fully extended but not stretched.
Prices in British pounds. Sizes given are my estimates. Some fairly rare pieces in

here.
If you need additional pics, let me know by PM. Payment via PayPal.

Shipping within EU is GBP 16.- up to 5kg, GBP 20 up to 10kg. Anything under 2kg can be

shipped for $20 worldwide, $10 under 1kg. Other categories just ask for a quote,

shipping from Germany is quite competitive.

1940s British colonial DB unlined summer jacket tan w mint undertone cotton poplin

tailored jacket - size 37R to 38S
GBP 125.-

patch pockets, gathered sleevehead

chest 20
back length excl. collar 29.5
shoulder at maximum width between seams 17
sleeve length 24

 

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WWII 1944 British Army Burma campaign Chindits battledress Aertex-type lightweight

cotton - size 38-40
GBP 150.-

Tropical battledress, very rare Aertex version, same distinctive pale green as the rare

Chindits KD trousers (quite different from the usual olive drab). Coconut buttons.

These buttons can break, but I have a bunch of the original issue buttons, same type,

that I'll send with the jacket for future replacements. Passing it on for the price I

paid.

Estimated size 38-40. Smaller frames can also wear it, with the waist heavily cinched.

chest 22
waist at waistband, uncinched 18
back length excl. collar 21 (note: this is almost waistcoat-short, it's supposed to

cover no more than the trouser waistband)
shoulder at maximum width between seams 18
sleeve length 24.75

 

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1930s-40s French work halfbelt, cotton drill - size 38
GBP 85.-

Lovely old repair on one shoulder, nice patina all over. Low waist suppression

frequently seen on this type of work jacket.

chest 20
waist 19
back length excl. collar 28
shoulder at maximum width between seams 18
sleeve length 24

 

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1930s French DB summer jacket cream linen - size 36-37
GBP 135

High armholes, terrific cut, cream linen of the "harder" Irish linen type

chest 20
waist 18
back length excl. collar 28.25
shoulder at maximum width between seams 17
sleeve length 23.5

 

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1940s CC41 British raglan SB raincoat, cavalry twill, cotton liner - size 40
GBP 75.-

Straight cut, the generic type that has been around from the 20s onward. Very

functional, a raincoat that really serves its purpose.

chest 24.5
back length excl. collar 45.5
raglan sleeve length from centre of neck 35

 

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1930s-40s French pale mint green-grey cotton-linen work trousers - size 30
GBP 40.-

Appears to be NOS, the threads for holding the paper label in place are still there

(but the paper label is gone). Lightly sun bleached from storage at the trouser crease,

but not distracting when worn, in my opinion.
Earlier cut with very straight and wide leg, form-fitting seat. A good fit for a 29-30"

body waist. Side tabs fully functional.
French-type wedge-shaped belt loops and hook closure. Typical hard-wearing material for

the waistband liner.

waist 15.25
seat 21.5
thigh 13.25
knee 12
hem 11.75
inseam 30
outseam 40.5

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The two tailored summer jackets (post #1 and #4) are SOLD.

I have a few more pieces (tailored jackets, trousers) and 1930s-40s vintage leather jackets in size 36-38 for sale. Just PM me for details.