Vintage Mens 1940s French Blouson Civilianised Military Battledress Jacket Navy Blue Wool 36" 1950s Skirt It has V patterns in

It has V patterns in lace stitch on the front

The buttons have been replaced with more modern plastic ones

very much like gamekeepers jackets of that era

Single-breasted

hand made from a rayon crepe fabric with a floral print in greens

Vintage Mens 1940s French Blouson Civilianised Military Battledress Jacket Navy Blue Wool 36" 1950s Skirt It has V patterns inA vintage 1940s French blouson by 'Pilote', which judging by the labels and lack of military markings appears to be a private purchase model 1946 Air Force uniform jacket that has subsequently been civilianised by having the buttons changed & the epaulettes cut off. Made from a melton type of coarse wool in navy blue in a style evolved from British battledress, it has an open neck with notch lapels, pleated chest pockets with scalloped flaps,