Vintage Chore Jacket - Blue

Editors Notes

Blue workwear-style jacket with a structured point collar, concealed front placket, two flap chest pockets with button closures, and a large horizontal black patch across the upper back. Features a circular sleeve badge reading Bundesanstalt Technisches Hilfswerk, giving it a clear utility/uniform look. Midweight woven fabric with a sturdy, slightly twill-like texture.

This looks like a German technical service or civil protection uniform jacket, likely connected to the Technisches Hilfswerk, which is known for rescue, disaster response, and support operations. Garments like this were made for durability and function first, with clean lines, secure pockets, and official insignia that made them easy to identify on duty. Today, pieces like this are popular beyond workwear because vintage uniform clothing has a strong utility aesthetic and a collectible, documentary feel. In modern fashion, it fits right into the current interest in military-inspired and archival workwear styles.

Size & Fit

Large

Measurements

Width (Pit To Pit) 24 "

Length (Collar To Hem) 28 "

All measurements are in inches.

Condition

Used - Good