{"product_id":"vintage-1940s-czechoslovakian-leather-jacket-mouton-lining","title":"Vintage Late 1940s Czechoslovakian Leather Jacket Removable Mouton Liner","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"169\" data-end=\"636\"\u003eThere is a different kind of honesty to this piece, made in the years immediately following the war. Produced in Czechoslovakia in the late 1940s to early 1950s, it comes from a period where clothing was made with purpose rather than presentation. Materials were limited, conditions were demanding, and garments were expected to endure. Pieces like this were produced in smaller workshops or under state-run systems, with a simple priority. Make something that lasts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"638\" data-end=\"1054\"\u003eThat intention is clear in the construction. The upper section is reinforced with a separate chest yoke, laid over the body to take strain where it builds through movement and wear. It is functional rather than decorative. The rest follows the same approach. Large panels of leather, minimal seam work, and little unnecessary shaping. Fewer joins, fewer weak points, with the strength sitting in the material itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1056\" data-end=\"1420\"\u003eThe outer is cut from a vegetable tanned cowhide typical of the period, and it shows in the way it has aged. Strong natural grain runs through the panels, particularly across the body and sleeves, giving the surface depth and variation rather than a uniform finish. The patina has developed gradually, with tonal shifts that reflect long use rather than treatment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1422\" data-end=\"1731\"\u003eThe sleeves show how the jacket has been worn. They have softened and shaped through the elbows and forearms, where the leather has broken in through repeated movement. This is not light wear, but the result of consistent use over time, with the jacket adapting to the wearer rather than the other way around.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1733\" data-end=\"1957\"\u003eSide adjusters offer simple control over the fit without the need for a full belt, keeping the design practical and unobtrusive. The front zip is set cleanly into the body, direct and functional, never intended as a feature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1959\" data-end=\"2226\"\u003ePieces of this type were not designed specifically for motorcycling, but were often worn for riding and general transport, valued for their durability and ease of movement. The design reflects that broader use, practical, hard wearing, and suited to life on the move.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2228\" data-end=\"2524\"\u003eThe removable mouton lining shifts the jacket into something far more capable. Without it, the outer works as a durable shell. With it, the jacket becomes a cold weather piece, built for sustained use in harsher conditions. The density of the shearling and quilted backing reinforce that purpose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2526\" data-end=\"2926\"\u003eThe leather carries the full record of its life. There is visible wear throughout, including areas of chapping and surface breakdown across the shoulders and outer panels, forming a rich, honest patina. This has been left as it is. It is not artificial ageing, but the result of time, use, and exposure. Beneath this, the structure remains strong, and the hide continues to hold together as intended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3924\" data-end=\"3927\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"3929\" data-end=\"3942\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3944\" data-end=\"4337\"\u003e• Late 1940s Czechoslovakian leather jacket\u003cbr data-start=\"3987\" data-end=\"3990\"\u003e• Vegetable-tanned cowhide construction\u003cbr data-start=\"4029\" data-end=\"4032\"\u003e• Heavyweight leather with natural patina and wear\u003cbr data-start=\"4082\" data-end=\"4085\"\u003e• Reinforced chest yoke construction\u003cbr data-start=\"4121\" data-end=\"4124\"\u003e• Straight zip front\u003cbr data-start=\"4144\" data-end=\"4147\"\u003e• Side waist adjusters\u003cbr data-start=\"4169\" data-end=\"4172\"\u003e• Removable mouton lining with quilted backing\u003cbr data-start=\"4218\" data-end=\"4221\"\u003e• Utility-led design, suited to transport or motorcycle use\u003cbr data-start=\"4280\" data-end=\"4283\"\u003e• Professionally cleaned and conditioned in workshop\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"4339\" data-end=\"4342\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"4344\" data-end=\"4378\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGarment Measurements (Laid Flat)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4380\" data-end=\"4548\"\u003e• Chest (armpit to armpit): 23\"\u003cbr data-start=\"4411\" data-end=\"4414\"\u003e• Shoulders (seam to seam): 19.5\"\u003cbr data-start=\"4447\" data-end=\"4450\"\u003e• Sleeve length (shoulder to cuff): 24.5\"\u003cbr data-start=\"4491\" data-end=\"4494\"\u003e• Back length (collar seam to hem): 26\"\u003cbr data-start=\"4533\" data-end=\"4536\"\u003e• Hem: 23\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4550\" data-end=\"4667\"\u003eBest suited to a 42\" chest\/ Medium frame, depending on desired fit. Please compare with a similar garment to ensure an accurate fit.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Revive Restore Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54344645869891,"sku":"EB5055","price":395.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0786\/2232\/7107\/files\/IMG_7735.jpg?v=1775824603","url":"https:\/\/reviverestorevintage.co.uk\/products\/vintage-1940s-czechoslovakian-leather-jacket-mouton-lining","provider":"Revive \u0026 Restore Vintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}