1950s Vintage Swiss Officer Wool Trench Coat - New
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Brand: Swiss Armed Forces (Genuine Vintage Issue from 1950s)
Model/Style: Double-breasted military greatcoat / officer overcoat
Material: 100% Heavyweight alpine wool outer shell / partial cotton-blend inner canvas lining
Color: Swiss Blue-Gray / Slate Gray
Size: EU 48 (Corresponds to a US Men's Small/Medium—approximately a 38" chest)
Hardware: Authentic matching gray polymer buttons featuring the iconic Swiss cross insignia
Design Features: Deep notched lapels, integrated shoulder epaulets, fold-back French cuffs, and dual oversized hand warmer waist pockets.
Sizing Guideline: Make sure to double-check physical chest and arm measurements before buying. Vintage European military cuts are tailored, highly structured, and run noticeably trimmer than modern US sizes.
Vintage Condition Profile: This is a genuine vintage garment from the mid-20th century. It exhibits minor signs of long-term storage, including slight fabric creases and a classic "surplus warehouse" scent that easily clears out with professional dry cleaning. There are no active moth holes, rips, or tears.
Care Instructions: This item is made from 100% thick, untreated alpine wool. Do not machine wash or tumble dry, as this will warp the fabric matrix and severely shrink the coat. Hand wipe or clean via professional dry cleaning only.
Alpine Engineering: Designed to protect Swiss soldiers stationed in freezing high-altitude alpine outposts, these coats are renowned for their incredible fabric density and windproof structure.
The Swiss Blue-Gray Look: The distinctive slate blue-gray color matrix was the standard uniform aesthetic for Swiss ground forces throughout the mid-20th century, serving as a highly recognizable historical design before the military transitioned entirely to modern camouflage uniforms in the later decades of the Cold War.