Late 1930s darkest navy gabardine coat with appliqués details kniyted dress or I was going to

or I was going to dye it but have never got round to it

Narrow waist band

It has a large prong set rhinestone design to the front

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Bust 40” external but more likely 36/38 max internal

Late 1930s darkest navy gabardine coat with appliqués details kniyted dress or I was going toIve owned this for years and never even worn it.. true to form I have just found it packed away! Strong shoulder line typically late 30s or very early 40s, self tie belt at waist , and some wonderful 3D appliqus to yoke. Its a very very dark navy fine gabardine taken a photo against 20s black coat to demonstrate. Its unlined, and has a couple of historic moth nibbles to sleeves as shown, as well as a scattering towards hem front and back. Id intended