Karno Posted January 23, 2022 Share #1 Posted January 23, 2022 Hi I’ve been searching the web everywhere trying to find information on a Burberry officers greatcoat and I’ve found that the label is correct for a WWII time period. But just wanted some more advice before I obtain it and if real how much is it worth so I don’t get ripped off? Any advice would be greatly appreciated Link to comment
Scarecrow Posted January 24, 2022 Share #2 Posted January 24, 2022 Hi Karno, Any chance to see a close up of a button? If not wartime buttons display the King's Crown (Tudor Crown), Post war (after 1952) the buttons display the Queen's Crown (St. Edward's). I'll pull out my WWII period RAF great coat, compare and get back to you here tomorrow. Paul Link to comment
Karno Posted January 24, 2022 Author Share #3 Posted January 24, 2022 Appreciate you getting back to us, here is the close up of the buttons as I could get. Link to comment
Allan H. Posted January 24, 2022 Share #4 Posted January 24, 2022 These Burberry greatcoats were private purchase and worn almost exclusively by officers in WWII. They were very expensive back in the day. You can be assured that this is an original and WWII vintage. The Squadron Leader rank is also a plus. As for getting "ripped off," they aren't a high dollar collectible, but they are very popular with the vintage clothing crowd. I guess i would say that if it is a price you are willing to pay, then you won't be cheated. Allan Link to comment
Scarecrow Posted January 24, 2022 Share #5 Posted January 24, 2022 Karno, Alan H is absolutely correct that this is Burberry private purchase WWII RAF Officer's coat. Burberry is still in business and today one of their winter trench/overcoats would cost you in excess of $2,000. I have posted photos of one of my RAF "Standard" Officer's coats. Again Burberry's being a higher end private purchase there are some small differences. The coat I've shown as separately applied shoulder boards rather than sewn in epaulets as shown on the Burberry. The Burberry has roll up cuffs, mine straight cuffs with three small RAF buttons. The Burberry is also made sans front pocket flaps. Beautiful coat that you have/will have, extra nice its a Burberry and also the not so common Squadron Leader rank! Link to comment
Karno Posted January 24, 2022 Author Share #6 Posted January 24, 2022 Very nice jacket and thank you very much for showing me! the guy wanted £400 for it and I was very torn on, but I thought I’d do my research first just incase it was fake or that it wasn’t as valuable as the asking price. As the guy was just a vintage seller not a militaria collector. Link to comment
Scarecrow Posted January 24, 2022 Share #7 Posted January 24, 2022 Karno, Just my opinion, but as a military collectible I believe the 400 is a bit too much for the coat. Some who collect vintage clothing may pay that kind of price, as they are looking at the Burberry name. To quote Allan H "they aren't a high dollar collectible". Link to comment
I Hate Moths Posted January 27, 2022 Share #8 Posted January 27, 2022 Here is the one i have. It does not have a label, but looks like the Burberry shown above. I am wondering if it is also WWII, or post war. The buttons are made by Gaunt. Link to comment
Allan H. Posted January 27, 2022 Share #9 Posted January 27, 2022 I HATE MOTHS- Your RAF overcoat is a private purchase item, and most certainly WWII era. It is not a Burberry as it has flaps over the pockets. The Burberry pattern did not have these. Karno- I can see where the vintage clothing dealer would be asking a significant price. Vintage clothing can be very expensive, and most of it is purchased to be worn by people wanting to make a statement. I can see somebody being very proud to be wearing a vintage Burberry trench coat and paying less than half of what a new Burberry coat could cost them. As a uniform item, you would never be able to get the price you are going to pay for the coat out of it as a military coat. Vintage buyers will buy them happily I am sure. Allan Link to comment
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