{"product_id":"original-ww2-german-leather-trench-coat-private-purchase-removable-liner","title":"Original 1940s WW2 German Leather Officer Trench Coat","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eDating from approximately the 1940s, this long German leather coat was made under the Gofa Lederkleidung label. It is imposing on the stand and substantial in the hand. A heavyweight leather coat of this quality was a luxury few could afford. It was bought by professional men, by motorists, and by German officers, who purchased coats like this privately rather than through the standard uniform supply.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eLong leather coats, or Ledermäntel, were the finest protection available against a German winter. Before cars were within reach of most families, travel often meant motorcycles, sidecar outfits and open vehicles, and a long leather coat with a high collar, cuff straps and a closable vent was proper riding and motoring wear. Leather coats were also worn in winter by police, forestry and other uniformed services, and green in particular was associated with police and forestry service. This coat carries no service or unit markings, and it belongs to the tradition of officer-type coats made by individual leather workshops and bought privately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe leather is a deep bottle green with a smooth, lustrous finish. It has kept its colour exceptionally well, holding a rich, even green across the body. Softer creasing runs through the sleeves, waist and skirt, and the edges have lightened slightly with wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eEvery detail was designed for the road and the weather. Worn closed, the collar stands high around the neck and fastens with a buttoned tab at the throat. Worn open, it folds down into broad notched lapels. The front closes on a concealed placket, and wide cuff straps with leather football buttons seal the sleeves against the wind. At the back, the long skirt vent closes with a row of buttond, so it can be secured for riding or driving and opened for walking. Pointed piped yokes cross the chest and upper back, and two angled welt pockets are set into the front panels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eA full leather belt runs around the waist, passing through buttoned tabs at the back and fastening at the front through two large leather-covered rectangular fittings. This is an arrangement found on German private-purchase greatcoats of the period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eInside, a removable liner of green moleskin attaches with green-capped press studs along the front facings and vent, adding a further layer of warmth against the deepest cold. Behind the liner, the shoulders are lined in brown satin and carry the original red and cream woven Gofa label. An adjustable internal belt fastens with a Gutos buckle and holds the coat closed when worn open. There are two slit pockets set into the inner leather facings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eA substantial coat, built for the hardest of German winters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition \u0026amp; Restoration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eExcellent vintage condition for a leather coat of this age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe leather is strong and supple, with natural creasing and light edge wear. The original bottle-green colour remains deep and even across most of the coat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe removable moleskin liner is complete, in great condition for the age. The satin shoulder lining, Gofa label, internal belt, Gutos buckle, press studs, cuff straps, buttons and belt fittings are all present as photographed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eProfessionally cleaned and conditioned in-house, using our own Heritage Leather Conditioner from the Workshop Blends range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal 1940s German private-purchase officer-type leather coat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade under the Gofa Lederkleidung label\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeep bottle-green leather with a smooth, lustrous finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemovable green moleskin liner, attaching with press studs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConvertible collar: high stand with throat tab, or open notched lapels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConcealed front placket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePointed piped yokes to the front and back\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo angled welt pockets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull leather waist belt with twin leather-covered rectangular fittings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eButtoned belt tabs at the back\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCuff straps with leather football buttons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLong rear skirt vent with press-stud closure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrown satin shoulder lining with original woven Gofa label\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInternal adjustable belt with Gutos buckle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo inner slit pockets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGarment Measurements, Laid Flat\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChest, armpit to armpit: 22\" \/ 56 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShoulders, seam to seam: 19.5\" \/ 49.5 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSleeve, shoulder seam to cuff: 26\" \/ 66 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnderarm seam to cuff: 17\" \/ 43 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBack length, base of collar to hem: 50\" \/ 127 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest suited to:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately a 38\" to 40\" chest \/ Size Small.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eFor the best indication of sizing, please compare the measurements above with a similar coat you already own. For any sizing questions, please get in touch.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Revive \u0026 Restore Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54836759036227,"sku":"EB5136","price":595.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0786\/2232\/7107\/files\/IMG_6481_41590177-f50c-49e4-9843-cc1ed4bcdc8a.jpg?v=1790239229","url":"https:\/\/reviverestorevintage.co.uk\/products\/original-ww2-german-leather-trench-coat-private-purchase-removable-liner","provider":"Revive \u0026 Restore Vintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}