1960s American Band Jacket – Red Wool with Black Panel & Gold Braid - XS

Description:

Item: Vibrant 1950s American marching band / parade jacket in scarlet wool with black front panel and ornate gold soutache braid. Features decorative domed buttons, epaulettes and looped sleeve trim. A dramatic, collectible piece of mid-century U.S. band regalia.

Era: 1950s

Brand: Unlabelled (American band uniform maker)

Condition: Excellent vintage condition with strong colour and intact braid; only light age marks and gentle surface wear from storage.

Measurements:

Size on garment: N/A

Our modern sizing estimate: XS

Shoulder to shoulder: 16"

Pit to pit: 17"

Inner sleeve to cuff: 16"

Under collar to lower back: 26"

Provenance Note

Made in the U.S. for marching bands and parade regalia during the 1950s, echoing the 19th-century hussar style. Highly collectible as a mid-century Americana costume piece and perfect for statement styling or display.

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:

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