Luxury European Aquascutum versatile coat. The sleeves zip on and off so it can also be worn as a vest. Inside blue and brown plad detail. Set up by John Emary, Aquascutum began as a Mayfair tailors in 1851. From its beginnings, fine craftsmanship and innovation have been at the very ethos of the brand, and two years after opening; Emary, seeing an opportunity for more refined rainwear, created and patented the first waterproof wool. This unique creation led to inspire the brands name, which translates as “water shield” from Latin and was the first company to provide the British army with innovative waterproof cloth during the Crimean war.  Amazing vintage and classic find!