Vtg 1950s Rare Swedish Army Hooded Dispatch Jacket (L)
Vtg 1950s Rare Swedish Army Hooded Dispatch Jacket (L)
Item: Vintage Rare Swedish Army M/53 Hooded Dispatch Motorcycle Jacket
Era: 1953
Origin: Sweden
Material: Canvas shell & synthetic lining
Color: Grey
Condition: Mint
Size: L
Additional Information:
In the early 1950s, a unique Swedish Dispatch Motorcycle “Prototype” jacket was introduced. Constructed from durable cotton, it was designed as a more economical and practical alternative to traditional leather dispatch jacket. Despite its functionality, it never saw widespread production. Just a few years later, a revised design emerged in forest green cotton, featuring a detachable liner, further improving cost-efficiency and usability.
Only a very limited number of these early grey dispatch jackets were produced, and even fewer remain today. This example is an even rarer hooded variant, with the hood fully integrated into the original design. Pieces like this are exceptionally scarce and very rarely come up for sale.
Measurements:
Shoulders 55 cm / 21.5"
Chest 74 cm / 29"
Sleeves 66 cm / 26"
Back 61 cm / 24"
Shipping & Returns
Shipping & Returns
Shipping
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Returns
Broadway & Sons has a 14-day return policy: you have 14 days from when your order is delivered to ship it back to us for a refund or exchange. The order must be returned in original condition with included original packaging.
Size Guide
Size Guide
How we measure our products
All our products are measured in centimeters and inches.
Tops
- Shoulders are measured from the shoulder seam, side to side.
- Chest is measured from pit to pit.
- Sleeves are measured from the shoulder seam all the way down.
- The back is measured starting from the seam under the collar and down.
Bottoms
- The waist is measured in inches. For e.g 16 inches (41 cm) across the waist equals 32".
- The inseam is measured from the crotch seam (under the fly) and down.
Use & Care
Use & Care
Care for your vintage items
You can machine wash most cotton & cotton blend products in 40 degrees celcius / 104 degrees fahrenheit.
Wool products should preferably be hand washed. Machine wash at your own risk.
Remember that the items we offer have been used previously and that some are more fragile (depending on age and condition). Always have that in mind before washing.
Vintage leather products should hang in dry areas and should be conditioned regularly to avoid cracks.
Note that we do not take responsibility for any product that got damaged when worn or washed.
Condition
Condition
Condition scale
We rate our products using the following scale:
Mint - Flawless, little to no signs of wear
Great - Clean but worn with no holes or spots
Good - Shows signs of wear, holes, or minor stains, but overall good condition and patina
Fair - Clear signs of wear, with potential need of repairs
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