1960s | Unbranded | Wool Buffalo Check Zip Jacket | Mustard / Burgundy – L/XL

Description:

Item: Heavyweight wool check jacket in a bold mustard and deep burgundy buffalo plaid, featuring a full front zip closure, two buttoned chest pockets, and a lightly padded quilted lining. Cut in a classic 1960s outdoor silhouette, designed for warmth and durability while retaining a clean, wearable shape. A strong crossover between workwear, hunting wear, and casual outerwear.

Era: 1960s

Brand: Unbranded

Condition: Very good vintage condition with light, honest wear consistent with age. The wool remains dense and strong, the lining is intact, and the zip functions smoothly. Any minor surface wear is purely cosmetic and adds to the jacket’s character rather than detracting from it.

Provenance Note:
This is proper mid-century utility outerwear, built for cold mornings, physical work, and long use rather than display. Jackets like this were worn hard, repaired when needed, and kept because they worked. The bold check wasn’t decorative, it was practical and highly visible outdoors. Surviving examples feel so authentic because they were part of everyday life, not fashion cycles. The appeal lies in that honesty, a garment shaped by use, not trend, carrying the quiet confidence of something that was made to last.

Measurements:

Size on garment: N/A

Our modern sizing estimate: L/XL                                                                                                       

Shoulder to shoulder: 19"

Pit to pit: 24"

Inner sleeve to cuff: 18"

Under collar to lower back: 29"

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.

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