For Sale is a Rare Piece of Australian sporting Hunting History: an Original Vintage Shooting Vest manufactured by G.H. INGERSEN, a specialized maker of Shooting Spares and Sporting goods based in Melbourne, Victoria.
ERA: Likely late 1940s to 1950s
MATERIAL: Heavy-duty Drown Duck Leather in a classic Ochre/Mustad Color.
LABEL: Features the Original Woven Label: "G.H. INGERSEN - SHOOTING SPARE - SPORTING GOODS - MELBOURNE, VIC"
DETAILS: Designed for Utility in the Field, this Vest Represents the Quality Craftmanship of mid-century Australian Outdoor Gear.
CONDITION: Very Good Vintage Condition with minor signs of wear consistent with age. ON THE RIGHT SIDE IN THE SHOULDER AREA THERE IS A SPECIAL PADDING TO REDUCE THE RECOIL FORCE FROM THE RIFLE BUTT.
THIS VEST WAS USED BY SOLDIERS DURING WORLD WAR II, HOWEVER, IT IS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION AND CAN BE USED CURRENTLY FOR HUNTING OR AS A DISPLAY.
IT IS INCREDIBLY COMFORTABLE AND IT HAS ONLY HAD ONE OWNER IN MY FAMILY WHO USED IT FROM TIME TO TIME FOR HUNTING.
THIS IS FANTASTIC FIND FOR COLLECTOR OF VINTAGE WORKWEAR, HUNTING GEAR, OR MELBOURNE MADE MEMORABILIA