Vintage Metropolitan Police Officers Overcoat with Fleece Liner
This lot is a vintage Metropolitan Police officers overcoat in black, offered with its navy fleece liner. The coat has a long, full-length cut with a turned-up collar, a row of front buttons and a buckled strap detail to the lower front. The navy liner is a separate layer that appears to have been worn with the coat, and it adds to the interest of the piece as a complete example of period outerwear. Pieces of this kind are of interest to uniform collectors, militaria enthusiasts and those interested in twentieth-century British public service clothing.
Condition and Collector Interest
The coat shows clear signs of age and use, including general wear, scuffing and marks to the fabric, and some creasing consistent with storage. The fleece liner also shows light wear and handling marks. No further information on the history or provenance of the coat has been established at the time of cataloguing, and prospective buyers should inspect the lot carefully through the viewing or by requesting further images. Original vintage police clothing of this type is sought after by collectors for display, costume research and uniform study, and the presence of the matching liner makes this an attractive lot for those looking to add an authentic piece to their collection.
