Product Description
Utility Mark
The CC41 Utility Mark was introduced by the British government by the end of 1941 and ended in 1952. A distinctive Logo designed by Reginald Shipp. A "pack man" figure like, was referred to as 'the cheeses' supposedly to disguise the true meaning of the two C's which stands for Civilian Clothing 1941. This scheme allowed the government to have control of quantity and quality of manufacturing during rationing.
Two piece dinner jacket made by Afaird and sons of Dundee and Perth in the 1940's. This is a rare dinner jacket barathea wool with a grosgrain silk pick lapel, it has no vents on the back, four buttons on the cuff, one inside breast pocket. The trousers are double pleated with a coin pocket at the waist band on the right rand side at the front, buttons for braces, button fly, single band along the side, high cut back and one rear pocket.
Jacket
Chest: 44” to fit 40”
Sleeves: 25”
Length:30”
Trousers
Waist:36”
Inside Leg:30” + ½” available to let down
Leg circumference at the bottom: 20”
Suitable Height: 5.7ft – 6ft
Condition: very good vintage used condition. It has been dry cleaned.
Please note that if we don't mention stain or damage is because we could not find them we do apologise if we miss any major defects however we will be happy to give full refund.
