{"product_id":"1940s-bill-battey-sporting-goods-wool-varsity-jacket-maroon-s","title":"1940s | Bill Battey Sporting Goods | Wool Varsity Jacket – Maroon - S","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDescription:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"178\" data-end=\"622\"\u003eItem: Heavy wool varsity jacket with original striped knit cuffs and waistband, cotton-trimmed handwarmer pockets, and full snap front. Deep maroon body with period chainstitched name to the inner collar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"178\" data-end=\"622\"\u003eEra: 1940s\u003cbr data-start=\"409\" data-end=\"412\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"178\" data-end=\"622\"\u003eBrand: Bill Battey Sporting Goods\u003cbr data-start=\"445\" data-end=\"448\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"178\" data-end=\"622\"\u003eCondition: Honest signs of age with small marks and wear to knits and pocket trims. Strong wool, no structural issues. Exactly the character expected from a true 1940s piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"624\" data-end=\"878\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eProvenance note: Jackets from regional sporting outfitters like Bill Battey are increasingly hard to find from this era. The early construction, wartime-period knits and distinctive colour make it a genuine collectible example of pre-1950s athletic wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize on garment: N\/A\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur modern sizing estimate: S                                                                                                        \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShoulder to shoulder: 19\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePit to pit: 19\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInner sleeve to cuff: 18\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnder collar to lower back: 24\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition Notes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease be aware. All our true vintage items come with a story, and we cannot guarantee any item will be totally free of marks \/ damage but anything we think of note will be mentioned. Furthermore, a lot of vintage items gain character because of wear and tear. Buying a true vintage item is not the same as buying new and is not to be confused with second-hand clothing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe have also tried to accurately depict each garment using a photography setup with over 90% true to life accuracy. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe do not take photos of inside the garment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSizing Notes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease take the time to measure up yourself and match to the measurements noted, the way you want the item to fit. We are only a micro business and unable to cover the costs of returns.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuying true vintage clothing:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen buying true vintage clothing, you are buying a piece of clothing as an investment. We believe most of our true vintage items will hold or increase in value in years to come. We hope you will cherish your purchase.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReturns:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe are a micro business and sadly cannot cover the cost of returns.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe accept refunds within 14 days of the item arriving with you if you are in the UK and 30 days for Europe and International. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis means the returns must be back with us within those 14 days in the UK and within 30 days for Europe and International items. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease see our returns policy page for full information.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bill Battey","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57569364771197,"sku":null,"price":165.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0165\/3172\/files\/121225_198_50e687d5-02c9-4d15-905b-b52d1b081df1.jpg?v=1765727676","url":"https:\/\/dogandbonevintage.com\/products\/1940s-bill-battey-sporting-goods-wool-varsity-jacket-maroon-s","provider":"Dog \u0026 Bone Vintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}