Interior Pocket Flap Question

[Panache]

Hello All,

I recently purchased a couple of jackets from Target and each one has a
this little flap with two grommets on the right interior breast pocket (but not the left)

This is the jacket (shortened and epaulettes added for wearing with a kilt)

The jackets sport a third "ticket pocket" which is I believe a throwback to an older style, but I am not claiming that this flap is at all vintage.

Does anyone know what this flap and grommets are for?


Cheers

Jamie

 

[Ethan Bentley]

Security pocket?

I've never seen one with the grommets but it looks like a security pocket. I have a number that look just like that but with a button instead of the grommets.
If you lift the flap up is there a loop or anything? My thought is that you would use something to go through such a loop and the grommets to secure the pocket. Essential buttoning the pocket to deter pickpockets.

All I can think of at the moment.

Update: A picture I have found.

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So under the flap is a button to fasten the pocket closed.
On this one it even has a little £ sign to indicate that you would put your cash in there, I've seen a few suit do so recently.

 

[Tomasso]

 

[Panache]

I've never seen one with the grommets but it looks like a security pocket. I have a number that look just like that but with a button instead of the grommets.
If you lift the flap up is there a loop or anything? My thought is that you would use something to go through such a loop and the grommets to secure the pocket. Essential buttoning the pocket to deter pickpockets.

I double checked and didn't find anything. A friend on another board suggested it may have been to secure a billfold with some sort of string.

Hmmm...

I know that there is a style where men will have a chain attaching their wallet to their belt but have never heard or seen of doing something like that with a jacket.

The sad thing is if I write the company I have a strong suspicion that they won't have the vaguest clue! lol

Oh well, thanks for the input.

They are still nice jackets (now to get the second one altered)

Cheers

Jamie

 

[Panache]

To my embarassment I have discovered it is simply a logo of the One Star brand! It shows up on other items in their line :eusa_doh:

Thanks to all who replied.

Cheers

Jamie

 

[Ethan Bentley]

Ha ha excellent! I'm glad the mystery is solved and thank you for sharing the solution with us.