WPG Classic Jacket (2015-04-28)
Both stylish and durable, this garment would be welcome for any undress occasion. It should be a necessary part of one's travelling kit. The heavy-weight wool is the same as favoured by the U.S. Army for its officers during the Second War and before, so the jacket will put up with abuse and still be for use.

The size stated is the chest size delivered (in my example, a Regular size) and it is comfortable. The chest size is good for shirt or with the addition of a waist-coat or sleeve-less jumper. The pleated back shoulder allows for freedom of movement. The unvented skirt is properly long and the skirt pockets large and roomy. The sleeves are finished long and in a basic fashion, so should not prove difficult to tailor to one's correct length.

This is an excellent jacket, wearable in all but the stickiest of hot weather.

I recommend that it be offerred in other colours: a dark navy blue or the bright green of the Inter-War U.S. Army officer's uniform are two possibilities.

Frank - US
Absolutely PERFECT! (2015-03-18)
For me, this coat is absolutely perfect! We portray Volkssturm-Bataillon 3/330, and we're always on the lookout for period correct civilian clothes. Finding a blazer or suit coat usually involves getting lucky at a thrift store (if you're relatively skinny) or paying $400+ for a custom coat. To be able to get this coat for $120 is fantastic.

- The color is awesome; as the catalog states, its the same color as US officers' pinks. So if you wear the coat with shades of gray, it'll seem more silver. If you wear it with shades of brown, the coat seems tan.

- The lining is hand stitched.

- All the pockets are functional (most people probably wouldn't care, but for Volkssturm reenacting, that's a plus).

- The cuffs are non-functioning; so if you need the sleeves shortened, its an easy task.

- The size was dead-on. I bought my coat a size up, so I could wear a sweater under it. Worked out perfectly.

At the risk of sounding greedy: maybe offer future runs in a different color. I think the popularity of this coat will lead to a lot of reenactors looking alike.

Otto Hahn - Northern Illinois
WPG Classic Jacket (2015-03-15)
Great jacket shipped quickly from overseas. It's off to the cleaners for pressing - size is perfect. Thanks for offering this classy item!

Cregan - US

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