A particularly striking vintage Austrian Trachten jacket / Janker by H. Moser – Mode aus Salzburg, made in Austria.
Rather than a conventional rustic Trachten jacket, this piece has an unusually clean, almost architectural silhouette with strong military and traditional Austrian tailoring influences. The muted olive / khaki colour, contrasting light trim and elaborate metal buttons give it a distinctive appearance that works equally well as Alpine heritage clothing or as a contemporary statement jacket.
The construction is especially beautiful: a short stand collar, four-button front, symmetrical flap chest pockets, piped lower pockets and a sculptural rear half-belt. A small embroidered ornament sits above the centre back pleat.
THE LABEL
The interior label reads:
“Mode aus Salzburg – by h. moser”
The garment was made in Austria and belongs to the tradition of Salzburg Trachten clothing: garments that combine regional Alpine dress with tailored everyday and occasion wear.
H. Moser / Mode aus Salzburg pieces can still be found on the vintage Trachten market today, particularly jackets, waistcoats, dresses and linen garments. This jacket is especially interesting because of its restrained colour palette and unusually uniform-inspired design.
DETAILS
* Vintage Austrian men’s Trachten jacket / Janker
* Label: Mode aus Salzburg – by h. moser
* Made in Austria
* Olive / khaki green
* Short contrasting stand collar
* Decorative embossed metal buttons
* Four-button front
* Two buttoned flap chest pockets
* Two piped lower pockets
* Contrast piping at collar and pockets
* Decorative rear half-belt with metal button
* Centre back pleat
* Small embroidered ornament at upper back
* Three decorative metal buttons at each cuff
* Grey / silver-toned lining with woven gold pattern
* Fine diagonal weave to the outer fabric
MATERIAL
No fibre composition label is present.
The outer fabric has a fine diagonal woven structure, but I do not want to make an unsupported claim regarding its exact fibre content.
SIZE
No clear original size label is present.
Estimated fit: approximately EU 52–54 / L–XL
Approximate measurements
* Pit to pit: 59 cm
* Shoulder to shoulder: 47 cm
* Sleeve length: 65 cm
* Total length: 79 cm
Important: The stated size is only an estimate. Please compare the measurements carefully with a similar garment that fits you well. Measurements are the most reliable indication of fit.
CONDITION
Good vintage condition overall.
There is a small localised wear mark / minor damaged area around the shoulder / collar region. Please inspect the corresponding detail photograph carefully.
As with any genuine vintage garment, minor signs of previous wear may be present.
The condition and individual ageing are part of the history of the piece and have been photographed as transparently as possible.
STYLE / USE
An excellent piece for:
Austrian Tracht • Alpine Heritage • Oktoberfest • Bavarian / Austrian styling • vintage menswear • hunting-inspired styling • heritage tailoring • military-inspired fashion • statement dressing • collector wardrobes
What makes this jacket particularly interesting is the balance between traditional Austrian dress and an almost minimalist uniform aesthetic. It feels considerably sharper and more unusual than a typical Trachten blazer and can easily be worn outside a traditional folk-dress context.
Vintage item – please review all photographs and measurements carefully before purchase