Vintage Chore Jacket - Green

Editors Notes

Teal/forest-green European workwear jacket in sturdy twill with a point collar, hidden front placket, and three patch pockets (one chest, two lower). Features a sewn-on company/utility patch on the chest pocket reading “VBH” and “Versorgungsbetriebe Hoyerswerda GmbH,” plus a small red tab at the pocket edge. Size tag shows “54,” suggesting a roomy, traditional workwear fit. Clean, minimal back with a center seam and buttoned cuffs.

This is a classic European utility/work jacket, a style that became ubiquitous across factories, municipal services, and workshops throughout the mid-to-late 20th century. The tough cotton twill build, hidden placket, and big patch pockets were designed for daily wear and easy layering, and pieces like this often carried company patches for identification on the job. Branded workwear jackets like this are prized in vintage because they combine authentic wear history with a clean, functional silhouette. Today they’re worn as streetwear staples—styled over a tee or hoodie—thanks to their boxy fit, durable fabric, and understated industrial look.

Size & Fit

L

Measurements

Width (Pit To Pit) 24.5 "

Length (Collar To Hem) 26 "

All measurements are in inches.

Condition

Used - Good