The Swedish M1909 winter field jacket represents one of the finest examples of Scandinavian military engineering — a garment built to endure the unforgiving northern winters faced by soldiers throughout the 20th century. This example, crafted by Mats Larsson, captures the essence of Sweden’s wartime design philosophy: resilience, practicality, and refined simplicity.
Constructed from tightly woven, heavyweight cotton canvas and fully lined in dense sheepskin, the M1909 was designed to withstand extreme cold while maintaining comfort and ease of movement. Its substantial build and structured cut offered superior protection, while the large patch pockets and reinforced button plackets reflected thoughtful, field-tested functionality. The wide shearling collar provided both warmth and distinction — a hallmark of Swedish officer outerwear.
This example remains in exceptional condition throughout — a superior and rarely seen example. The entire coat has been specialist dry cleaned in-house using advanced systems formulated for vintage military garments, ensuring both the outer shell and interior fleece were cleansed and preserved. The canvas exterior has been reproofed to restore its original weather resistance and deep olive tone, while the sheepskin lining retains its full, luxurious pile and natural softness. Every feature — from the leather-backed buttons to the reinforced seams and original maker’s label — remains beautifully intact.
Professional Restoration Process
This coat has undergone a complete in-house specialist restoration. It was professionally dry cleaned using advanced leather and textile systems designed specifically for historic military outerwear. The outer shell was reproofed to enhance weather resistance and restore its original depth of tone, while the sheepskin lining was treated to maintain suppleness and loft. All components, including buttons, seams, and collar fastenings, were carefully inspected to ensure full structural integrity.
Key Identifying Features
- Authentic Swedish M1909 winter field jacket
- Made by Mats Larsson, Sweden
- Heavyweight olive cotton canvas outer shell
- Full natural sheepskin lining with plush pile
- Large shearling collar in contrasting tan tone
- Reinforced seams and hand-stitched buttonholes
- Two oversized front cargo pockets with flaps and button closures
- Adjustable button cuffs and rear vent
- Original Mats Larsson label intact
- Professionally specialist dry cleaned and reproofed in-house
- Excellent vintage condition — strong fabric, clean fleece, no damage
Garment Measurements (Laid Flat)
- Chest (armpit to armpit): 24"
- Shoulders (seam to seam): 21"
- Sleeve length (shoulder seam to cuff): 26"
- Sleeve length (underarm seam to cuff): 17.5"
- Back length (collar seam to hem): 38"
- Best suited for approximately a size 42 relaxed fit or 44 slim fit.
This M1909 jacket stands as a remarkable example of Swedish military design — combining rugged construction, refined tailoring, and practical ingenuity. A museum-grade piece of cold-weather history, beautifully preserved for the discerning collector.
