Vintage Mens 1940s CC41 Double Breasted Suit Light Grey Wool Blue Windowpane Check 42" breeches made by Montague Burton) from

made by Montague Burton) from a herringbone weave tweedy double-faced cloth in variegated mid-grey tones with bold blue-grey checks inside

Length nape to hem: 24” (61cm)

In very good condition with light wear overall - there is a faint mark on the neckline where a popper once was (see close up) - a very faint squiggly mark at the right waist side (arrowed)  - 2 small marks on the skirt back (see close up) - a few scattered surface snags

Leg width at hem: 8 1/2" (21

Vintage Mens 1940s CC41 Double Breasted Suit Light Grey Wool Blue Windowpane Check 42" breeches made by Montague Burton) fromA slightly shabby but still stylish vintage 1940s CC41 Utility Scheme labelled two piece suit, made from fairly lightweight wool fabric in a light grey mixture with wide set herringbone self stripes & subtle blue windowpane overchecks. The double breasted jacket has wide, strongly padded shoulders, broad lapels, fitted waist, flapped lower pockets, & 4 x 1 button fastening; it is fully lined in grey rayon twill with off white sleeve linings. The