Vintage 1940s Military Wool Coat: Kahn Tailoring, Mens Small

vintage 1940s pea coat in olive green wool. Very smart slim fit, double breasted, pockets at either side. This is a military coat with a rich history. Kahn Tailoring the tailor firm was a principal manufacturer of uniforms for the United States military during World War I and remained a major supplier through World War II. Following Kahn’s death in 1934, son-in-law Mortimer C. Furscott succeeded as company president and directed a steady expansion. By 1948, the business encompassed its Indianapolis factory and 12 retail stores nationwide, including a Washington, D.C., store near the White House that outfitted Mrs. Harry Truman and daughter Margaret in 1947. Over 2,000 dealers reportedly carried Kahn’s clothing by the late 1940s. This coat was likely purchased from the DC store. This coat has weight to it, it is a high quality wool and lined inside. Best fit size Mens Small but the measurements are below please pay attention to the shoulder measurements. Label Kahn Tailoring Co Indianapolis, IN Measurements made flat one side inches" Across shoulders seam to seam: 17" Across pit to pit: 19" Length from top of shoulder to hem: 34"