vintage 1940s halfbelt (pics)

[srivats]

I found a very nice, original 1940s halfbelt made by Bogen and Tanenbaum (same maker who had a navy contract during WW2) on ebay ... have already paid for it and waiting for it to arrive. I love the leather, very nice for a 60-year-old jacket. I'd love to get your opinion on this jacket ...

Here are some pics from the seller:

 

[Dinerman]

Nice looking jacket and it appears to be in great shape!

 

[dr greg]

nice

As a collector of such things, I'd have to say it looks gorgeous, if that is appropriate for such a manly item

 

[Peacoat]

A really nice find. Appears to be in great shape, especially for a 60 year old jacket. Congratulations.

 

[thunderw21]

The overall construction and leather look great. The back has some very nice shape to it.

What size is it?

 

[Baron Kurtz]

Lovely.

bk

 

[jamespibworth@n]

That is one fine looking jacket.

Very similar the Goodwear half belt don’t you think.

Do hope the fit is ok for you, if so put it on a take a picture.

This style of jacket seems to be getting more popular of late, I can see why.

A good find.

James

 

[srivats]

Thanks for all your comments, gents ...

James, the jacket looks more close to the halfbelts that aero makes, don't you think? Goodwear's civilian monarch is an amazing jacket too ...

The tagged size of this jacket is 40 with the following measurements:

Pit/pit=21"
Sleeves=26"
Shoulders=18"
Base of neck to end of jacket=27"

I normally wear a size 38 but from the above measurements, it looks like this jacket is going to fit me very well. I'll try to post some pictures of me wearing it once it arrives.

 

[srivats]

Took delivery of the jacket today ... the leather is exquisite. The jacket is in absolutely fantastic shape, all seams are intact and the liner is still very solid with no rips or tears. It is a little dirty near the collar but not too much.

The best part is, it fits me as if it were tailored for me! I think I have found that perfect jacket I have been looking for. I will try to post some pics of me wearing over the weekend.

This is probably one of my best purchases this year.

 

[BigSleep]

Man!
I would do nefarious things to inocent people to get my hands on a jacket like that!

 

[scotrace]

Very fine garment.

 

[jamespibworth@n]

How is the fit?

Looking forward to seeing this jacket being worn.

James