RARE 1940s Checked Swagger Swing Jacket Brown Green Checked Tweed Wool Coat UK S/M sweater dress The jacket has 2 discreet

The jacket has 2 discreet repairs on the lower left side (arrowed) & wear/holes to the left pocket flap lining - the lining has scuffs

resulting in loss of the fuzzy surface nap which in some light makes the two pieces look slightly different colours

Back length - base of collar to hem: 46 1/2" (118cm)

it fastens at the side with a painted metal 'Lightning' zip & hooks & eyes

RARE 1940s Checked Swagger Swing Jacket Brown Green Checked Tweed Wool Coat UK S/M sweater dress The jacket has 2 discreetA 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