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VINTAGE (1977-1986) INVERTERE "LIGHT INFANTRY" TRENCHCOAT.
Originally sold by Langrock of Princeton!
Tagged 38S. Measurements:
Chest: 22 1/4
Sleeve: 31 1/2 (measured like a shirt)
Shoulder: N/A. (Raglan sleeves)
Length: 40 (measured down the center back from the collar seam)
Invertere introduced their "Light Infantry" line of trenchcoats in 1977; the company closed in 1986. So this coat can be accurately dated to between 1977 and 1986!
This is an absolutely terrific vintage coat. I posted a Brief History of Invertere Coatwrights earlier today. The garments that they made were absolutely first-rate, and the were very selective as to which American stores were allowed to carry them--it's no surprise that Langrock was one of those chosen.
Unlike Burberry and Aquascutum trenchcoats which are often a (respectable) cotton blend, Invertere's trenchcoats boasted an all-cotton shell--as here.
This is a classic double-breasted trenchcoat with six front buttons (and so a three button closure.) It features the traditional (and functional) gunflap on the right shoulder, and traditional (and functional) epaulettes. It has an oversized collar; this conceals a removeable "mutton chop" fastener at the rear, which can be used to secure the collar upright.
It has two deep slash pockets on the front. The sleeve cuffs can be secured against the wind by the use of cuff adjusters; the buckles on these are leather-covered steel.
The coat comes complete with its original belt which has all of its original D-rings intact. (These were originally used to attach military equipment to the belt during the First World War, which is when the trench coat came into its own.) The belt secures with a buckle.
The coat has a long kick pleat at the back for ease of movement--another traditional feature of classic trenchcoats.
It is fully lined, and features a deep button-down interior security pocket.
Thanks for Rick Liston I now know that the label in this coat features the powder horn insignia of the Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry regiment of the British Army (disbanded 1958).... chosen to complement the "Light Infantry" name of this line of coats.
This coat was Made in England. It was originally sold by Langrock of Princeton (between 1977 and 1986) and carries a Langrock label, noting that it was made expressly for sale by Langrock.
Owing to its age this coat has some minor cosmetioc flaws. There is a small scuff on the left-hand shoulder, as shown, and a couple of very
small brown watermarks near the top button on the right--these are very faint and I only found them when photographing. There is minor wear to the leading edge of the two slash pockets, to parts of the top of the belt, to about 3mm at each side of the collar at the throat, and an inch or so on the placket, as shown. The belt buckle has been professionally replaced at some point, and is not original. The small button for the kick pleat is missing, and there is a small section missing where it was attached. This can't be seen when worn--and is something else I discovered only when photographing. This would be an easy repair if you so wish. The small buckle that the lampchop throat latch would attach to under the collar seems to be missing, BUT the original "holder" for it is included with the coat. Again, this would be an easy repair.
Overall, then, this lovely coat is in Very Good condition, and is ready to last you for another 40+ years!
O'Connell's currently has deadstock Invertere trenchcoats for sale at $1,250.
So, how about $95, or offer, boxed, shipped, and insured in the USA?
Originally sold by Langrock of Princeton!
Tagged 38S. Measurements:
Chest: 22 1/4
Sleeve: 31 1/2 (measured like a shirt)
Shoulder: N/A. (Raglan sleeves)
Length: 40 (measured down the center back from the collar seam)
Invertere introduced their "Light Infantry" line of trenchcoats in 1977; the company closed in 1986. So this coat can be accurately dated to between 1977 and 1986!
This is an absolutely terrific vintage coat. I posted a Brief History of Invertere Coatwrights earlier today. The garments that they made were absolutely first-rate, and the were very selective as to which American stores were allowed to carry them--it's no surprise that Langrock was one of those chosen.
Unlike Burberry and Aquascutum trenchcoats which are often a (respectable) cotton blend, Invertere's trenchcoats boasted an all-cotton shell--as here.
This is a classic double-breasted trenchcoat with six front buttons (and so a three button closure.) It features the traditional (and functional) gunflap on the right shoulder, and traditional (and functional) epaulettes. It has an oversized collar; this conceals a removeable "mutton chop" fastener at the rear, which can be used to secure the collar upright.
It has two deep slash pockets on the front. The sleeve cuffs can be secured against the wind by the use of cuff adjusters; the buckles on these are leather-covered steel.
The coat comes complete with its original belt which has all of its original D-rings intact. (These were originally used to attach military equipment to the belt during the First World War, which is when the trench coat came into its own.) The belt secures with a buckle.
The coat has a long kick pleat at the back for ease of movement--another traditional feature of classic trenchcoats.
It is fully lined, and features a deep button-down interior security pocket.
Thanks for Rick Liston I now know that the label in this coat features the powder horn insignia of the Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry regiment of the British Army (disbanded 1958).... chosen to complement the "Light Infantry" name of this line of coats.
This coat was Made in England. It was originally sold by Langrock of Princeton (between 1977 and 1986) and carries a Langrock label, noting that it was made expressly for sale by Langrock.
Owing to its age this coat has some minor cosmetioc flaws. There is a small scuff on the left-hand shoulder, as shown, and a couple of very
small brown watermarks near the top button on the right--these are very faint and I only found them when photographing. There is minor wear to the leading edge of the two slash pockets, to parts of the top of the belt, to about 3mm at each side of the collar at the throat, and an inch or so on the placket, as shown. The belt buckle has been professionally replaced at some point, and is not original. The small button for the kick pleat is missing, and there is a small section missing where it was attached. This can't be seen when worn--and is something else I discovered only when photographing. This would be an easy repair if you so wish. The small buckle that the lampchop throat latch would attach to under the collar seems to be missing, BUT the original "holder" for it is included with the coat. Again, this would be an easy repair.
Overall, then, this lovely coat is in Very Good condition, and is ready to last you for another 40+ years!
O'Connell's currently has deadstock Invertere trenchcoats for sale at $1,250.
So, how about $95, or offer, boxed, shipped, and insured in the USA?
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