Code: 55976
A rare original Second World War Auxiliary Territorial Service leather jerkin in good condition.
This pattern of leather jerkin was produced specifically for the ATS during the Second World War. This example is the second pattern which was produced in the latter part of the war. Proportionally it is different to the men's version being longer in the body and narrower at the shoulders.
The jerkin is made from a brown coloured leather and features a three button front which fastens the same way around as most women's items. It appears to have been altered from a four button example with the round neck being made deeper. The interior is lined with a khaki green coloured wool material to which the original label was originally affixed. It is no longer present but there is evidence of a War Department acceptance stamp as illustrated in picture 7.
The jerkin is a smaller size which will suit around a 32" to 34" bust depending on desired fit and when laid flat it measures -
Chest - 19 1/2"
Shoulders - 15 1/2"
Length at rear - 27"
The jerkin is in good condition for its age and displays well. It looks to still be wearable and all of the stitching appears to be strong. There are various areas of crazing and some small nicks etc to the leather which can be seen in the pictures. It is far from perfect and has been issued and worn and has some small flaws commensurate with this. Please take time to study the pictures before purchasing as this is a vintage, pre-worn item.
A hard to find piece of women's clothing from the Second World War with a good wartime date.
