Superb tailor made by a quality military outfitters in UK. 1950s/60s dated 1961, three piece suit in a lovely dark charcoal grey wool tweed. It comprises of; single breasted jacket, high waist trousers with twin pleats, fishtail back and button fly fastening. 4 pocket waistcoat. Rare as a fabulous rare thing this suit is in a long tall size. This was owned by a high ranking officer of the RAF.
It's old and not without a few issues, so please examine all the pix, I have included lots and highlighted issues as best I can.
- Single breasted jacket with 3 button fastening
- 2 front pockets with flaps and a breast pocket,
- Made by a very reputable military bespoke tailors Rogers & Co of Bruton St, Mayfair, London.
- Double front pleat trousers with 2 side pockets.
- Button fly.
- Buttons for braces.
- Fishtail back.
Measurements taken when laid flat edge to edge, pictured on a 39" chest:
Jacket
- 44” chest to fit 40".
- 28” Sseeve length from shoulder seam to cuff.
- 18.5” across shoulders.
- 33.5” back length.
Waistcoat lining has been professionally replaced:
- 40” chest.
- 36” waist.
- 15” shoulders.
- 11” side length.
Trousers size:
- 32” waist.
- 32” Inside leg.
- 15" front rise.
- 20" back rise to fishtail points.
In worn condition
- there are a few teeny holes which I have pictured with tape, one is just on the inside fold of the lapel, one on waistcoat upper chest, one on front upper thigh of trouser leg and some on the jacket lining.
- The lining is worn and tatty with stained sleeves.
- The waistcoat lining is also discoloured.
- The velvet collar is a replacement as the original collar was extremely worn I have added this so if you don't like it it can be easily removed and you could perhaps turn the original collar.
- There's a cuff button missing and a braces button, I will look to see if I have ones to match, you may need to remind me.
- The trouser pocket has a hole and the cotton pocket linings are discoloured.