1960s–70s | Maple Sportswear | Vera Cruz Fire Co. Coaches Jacket – Red - S/M

Description:

Item: Red nylon coaches jacket featuring chainstitched name “Carl” to the chest and large felt lettering across the back reading “Vera Cruz Fire Co.”. Snap front closure, drawcord hem, and soft inner lining. Made in USA by Maple Sportswear.

Era: 1960s–1970s

Brand: Maple Sportswear

Condition: Excellent vintage condition with light age-related wear and strong lettering throughout.                                                                   

Measurements:

Size on garment: M

Our modern sizing estimate: S/M

Shoulder to shoulder: 21"

Pit to pit: 21"

Inner sleeve to cuff: 18"

Under collar to lower back: 29"

Provenance Note:

A genuine American volunteer fire company jacket from the late 1960s–70s, produced by Maple Sportswear. These early team and service jackets were locally made in small runs — making this a scarce, authentic slice of small-town U.S. history with standout chainstitch detail.

Condition Notes:

Please 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.

We have also tried to accurately depict each garment using a photography setup with over 90% true to life accuracy. 

We do not take photos of inside the garment.

Sizing Notes:

Please 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.

Buying true vintage clothing:

When 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.

Returns:

We are a micro business and sadly cannot cover the cost of returns.

We accept refunds within 14 days of the item arriving with you if you are in the UK and 30 days for Europe and International.

This means the returns must be back with us within those 14 days in the UK and within 30 days for Europe and International items.

Please see our returns policy page for full information.