MONARCH 1950'S HORSEHIDE CAR COAT IN AN X-LARGE SIZE 46

Description: This is a size 46 1950s Monarch horsehide car coat. The hide is on the heavy side. Also still very soft and pliable The quilted rayon lining is very passable with only a couple of minor abrasions to the rayon. This jacket is something I picked up several years ago to check the pattern for my reproduction work. While at it I replaced the male side of the zipper which had failed. To large for my frame so I am letting it go. I replaced the male side of the zipper with a like brass Conmar chain. Notably, that is the same model zipper utilized on USN type jackets in the early 1950's and dates the jacket. I skillfully hand stitched it back into place using the original holes on both the front and back side.of the zip track. As a result no unsightly extra or ghost stitches. As a result of my good work this jacket now has a new lease on life and will give the new owner great service going forward. There are no odors. All structual stitch work is persent and robust. The hide is in good shape with no holes or tears. However, this jacket is not without a few shortcomings. Which include some minor wear to lining in three different spots. All seen in the descriptive images. In addition there was one modification to the back panel where a belt loop looks to have been removed and long before I ever received it. Again,seen in the pix. Last but not least there is a broken button on the sleeve's cuff. Otherwise this jacket is completely wearable and ready to go. The measurements are as follows:Shoulder width 20 1/4" to 20 1/2"Pits 24 1/2"Sleeve length 25"Front length 27 1/2"Back length 29 1/2" Let me know if you need more pix. Also, please check out the jackets that I have listed. To include both original and reproductions. S&H includes insurance.

Price: 400 USD

Location: Virginia Beach, Virginia

End Time: 2023-09-28T18:39:40.000Z

Shipping Cost: 50 USD