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Original Wwii British Army Leather Jerkin, Size 3 (large)
Original WWII British Army Leather Jerkin, Size 3 (Large). Original WWII British Army Leather Jerkin, with length extension. Size 3 (Large), about a 44" chest (actual measurement 49"). Leather is supple, with natural color variation throughout; very clean. There is significant wear to the second buttonhole from bottom (see photo) that does not affect function or appearance of the jerkin. Please be aware that certain materials age better than others; over time, elastics lose their stretchiness, foam rubber may become brittle, cotton becomes more fragile, leather can become stiff and sometimes brittle, and so on. This is true even of new old stock (NOS) items that have never been used. As a general rule, the older an item is, the less suitable it becomes for daily use, though this also depends on the materials it is made from and the conditions in which it has been stored. Any known issues with the item in this listing will be fully detailed in the description above, though problems not visible to the naked eye may exist. Please do not hesitate to ask any questions you might have.