{"product_id":"vintage-chipie-cuir-production-leather-jacket-1980s-embossed-calfskin","title":"Vintage 1980s Chipie Swedish Military Dispatch Riders Jacket","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eA fly-front leather jacket in the tradition of the Swedish military Ordonnansjacka, the dispatch rider's jacket developed for the Swedish armed forces during the 1940s and 1950s. This example was produced by Chipie Cuir Production, a French leather manufacturer working within the same moment as Chevignon and Redskins, and made explicitly for the Swedish market. The Sweden Market label and Ab Chipie Konfektionsfabrik designation confirm a dedicated Scandinavian export run. This is not a jacket that references that tradition loosely; it reproduces it directly, detail by detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe Ordonnansjacka was developed for military motorcycle dispatch riders, engineered around the specific demands of riding in cold northern conditions. The asymmetric front closure was designed to block wind across the chest while in the saddle. The laced hem allowed the jacket to be drawn tight over heavy clothing. The removable wool liner provided insulation that could be added or stripped depending on conditions. The toggle collar closure sealed the neck without requiring gloved hands to work a zip or conventional button. Every functional detail on this jacket has a precise origin in that brief.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe front closes on a fly placket with four plain domed grey buttons, finished with leather loop buttonholes rather than worked holes, a construction detail drawn from uniform and military tailoring tradition. A single flap pocket sits to the left chest. At the collar, two turned wooden toggle pegs pass through leather loops, original and intact, a closure type directly carried over from the military original and rarely seen on civilian jackets of this period. Across the back hem a full-width lace-through eyelet system in black leather allows the waist to be drawn in independently. The cuffs close on a single domed button each.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe interior is lined in a warm oatmeal wool, clean and well kept throughout. The facing carries leather-bound button loops, a construction detail that echoes the military Ordonnansjacka tradition from which this jacket draws its design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe outer is a fine pebbled leather, exceptionally soft in the hand, consistent with high quality calfskin or lamb. The colour is a deep black-brown, surface dyed over the natural base, with the original tone visible at seams and worn edges where the leather has moved through use. The hide is fully supple throughout with no dryness or brittleness, and the grain is stable with wear confined entirely to the surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition and Preservation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe jacket presents in very good condition for its age. The leather is structurally sound, supple and consistent throughout, with a light surface patina at seams and raised areas that reflects careful wear over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe wool liner is clean and intact. All fastenings, buttons, toggles, eyelets are present and fully functional. All seams are secure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eIt has been professionally cleaned and lightly conditioned in the workshop, preserving the original tone and patina without altering the character of the hide. A well-preserved and historically grounded example of 1980s French leather production, built to the specification of a specific military garment and made for the market that garment belongs to.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e1980s Chipie Cuir Production leather jacket, French label for Swedish market\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eCivilian interpretation of the Swedish military Ordonnansjacka dispatch rider's jacket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eChipie Cuir Production label present, size M\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eSweden Market label with Ab Chipie Konfektionsfabrik designation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eFine pebbled leather, exceptionally soft, consistent with high quality calfskin or lamb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eDeep black-brown, surface dyed over natural base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eAsymmetric fly front placket with four domed grey buttons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eLeather loop buttonholes to facing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eLeft chest flap pocket with domed button closure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eWooden toggle collar fastening, original and intact\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eSingle domed button cuff closure to each sleeve\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eFull-width lace-through eyelet system to back hem\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eOatmeal wool liner\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eAll fastenings present and functional\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eStructure sound, all seams secure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eCleaned and lightly conditioned in house\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGarment Measurements (Laid Flat)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eChest (armpit to armpit): 24\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eShoulders (seam to seam): 22\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eSleeve length (underarm to cuff): 17\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eSleeve length (shoulder seam to cuff): 24\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eBack length (collar seam to hem): 25\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eBest suited to a 44\" chest. This jacket is cut with a relaxed fit and a short back, and wears larger than the M label suggests. Please compare against the measurements above before purchasing.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Revive Restore Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54438960038211,"sku":"EB5073","price":495.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0786\/2232\/7107\/files\/IMG_8979.jpg?v=1777211660","url":"https:\/\/reviverestorevintage.co.uk\/products\/vintage-chipie-cuir-production-leather-jacket-1980s-embossed-calfskin","provider":"Revive \u0026 Restore Vintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}