Vintage 1960s Swedish motorcycle jacket - green cotton canvas - military despatch rider - 48” chest - motorjacka
Vintage 1960s Swedish motorcycle jacket - green cotton canvas - military despatch rider - 48” chest - motorjacka
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A green cotton canvas pile-lined jacket of the Swedish army, dated 1965. Noted flaws - uneven colour at the front left chest and throughout the back - please see photos. Excellent condition otherwise, only very lightly worn, if at all, tough cotton canvas outer, removable polyester pile lining, alpaca knitted storm cuffs with plenty of stretch, stamped inside, fold-down map pocket, full set of original buttons, non-removable belt at the waist, belted waist and buckle collar, excellent quality, very warm, weighs over 2kg, my husband is a 42” chest and it fits him well, and it would fit someone who measures up to a 44” chest max when worn with the lining, the sleeves are quite long and wide, as per it’s original use as a motorcycle jacket.
Original 1960s Swedish military motorcycle jacket; not a reproduction.
Measurements taken lying flat -
Pit to pit (outer) - 27” (54” doubled)
Pit to pit (outer, taking the lining into account) 24” (48” doubled)
Pit to pit (inner, measured between the armpit seams inside the lining) - 23” (46” doubled)
Shoulders - 21”
Arms - 26”
Length - 25”
Please check your measurements carefully!
Sizing
Sizing
Measurements for each item are within the listing. Items are laid flat and measurements taken in inches. Please compare the measurements provided with a similar item of your own to ensure a good fit.
Perceptions of sizing such as 'small', 'medium' or 'large' can differ from person to person and between brands - please go by the measurements provided.
If you need any further, specific or clarification on measurements, please ask before purchasing and I'll be happy to help. I don't know whether an item will fit you or not - I've probably never met you! It is your responsibility to check that the measurements are right for you.
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Worldwide Postage
Worldwide Postage
I gladly send items worldwide, unfortunately, for the time being, I’m unable to send items to Europe due to GPSR regulations.
I’m working on returning to selling to Europe as soon as possible!
Customers are responsible for any customs fees.
European Postage
European Postage
For the time being, I’m unable to send items to Europe due to GPSR regulations. I’m working on returning to selling to Europe as soon as possible!

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