Inspired by a style first worn and popularized by the Royal Air Force ground crew who needed a comfortable, rugged outer garment they could move in as they rearmed the Spitfires and Hurricanes that won the Battle of Britain. Longer than most vests, it won't ride up when you reach, and it's made of rugged yet soft lambskin leather. Lined with our 100% soft cotton moleskin for all-day comfort. Four exterior pockets. Two-way front zipper. In cognac. Professional leather clean only. Imported. Lambskin vest sizes: M(38-40), L(42-44), XL(46-48), XXL(50-52).
Average Customer Rating:
4.5 out of 5
Rating Snapshot
(44 reviews)
5 stars
32
4 stars
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3 stars
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39 of 44 (89%) customers would recommend this product to a friend.
Munitions vest -- sumptuous!,
March 12, 2010
By:
Withany
"I received this as a gift, and what a gift it is -- it is SOOOO soft and supple! And it has made my friends sick with envy. Truly an excellent product!"
Review 2 for Lambskin Munitions Vest
Overall Rating:
5
/ 5
Wish I had a black one just like it.,
February 26, 2010
By:
Nattily
"This is a great vest; I wish I had a black one just like it. The vest is so sharp, I have to work up the nerve to wear it; I know that people are going to gush all over it. The workmanship is excellent; the leather is really plush. I thought that the collar would be a darker brown but I'm getting use to it. I'm amazed at how many different color combinations that this vest goes well with. It was a little pricy but it is a quallity product; also I liked the wood hanger and garment bag that came with it."
Review 3 for Lambskin Munitions Vest
Top 1000 Contributor
Overall Rating:
5
/ 5
Very good product,
February 21, 2010
By:
larrylgc
"The qulaity is excellent. The only thing wrong with the vest is there are no inside pockets."
Review 4 for Lambskin Munitions Vest
Top 500 Contributor
Overall Rating:
5
/ 5
Super Vest,
February 17, 2010
By:
SGKDHKfrom Virginia
"True to size and a very comfortable vest. Get many compliments and want to know where I purchased it from. Very soft leather. Collar hits me in the face all the time so I had snaps put on to hold it down. Very unique vest you won’t find anywhere else."
Review 5 for Lambskin Munitions Vest
Overall Rating:
5
/ 5
Exceptional,
January 15, 2010
By:
Scarce
"Rec'd the vest yesterday and already I can tell this is going to become my most favorite piece of clothing. The quality and workmanship of this vest are exceptional. Being on the thin side, I was initially leery about the fit, based on some other reviews. But the regular size fits me great, not a problem. This vest is definitely worth the investment."
Review 6 for Lambskin Munitions Vest
Overall Rating:
5
/ 5
Great look, great feel,
January 14, 2010
By:
Holmesy
"This is a very fine vest with an exceptional feel to the leather and good workmanship throughout.. It is on the smart side, and I would not use it as a "munitions vest" i.e. a work vest, but it is great for walking -- rural or urban. If you are on the small side of a regular fit you might find the cut generous and may be advised to try one on before you buy."
Review 7 for Lambskin Munitions Vest
Overall Rating:
4
/ 5
Pleasantly Suprised,
January 4, 2010
By:
turgent
"I have been looking for a vest for a number of years and all that i have put on were designed around the cowboy theme. While I like that I wanted something unique, warm and stylish. I found it in this crew vest.It has plenty of room yet not bulky, well made of suple material and the color goes with anything. The only drawback is that it does not have an inside pocket. I would recommend this item to all of my friends for its quality, durability, style and function."
Review 8 for Lambskin Munitions Vest
Overall Rating:
5
/ 5
lambskin munitions vest,
December 31, 2009
By:
LLCS
"My very hard to surprise husband is thrilled with this vest. He has worn it numerous times since opening it on Christmas. The fit is great. He thinks the weight and comfort are perfect when a winter coat is not needed."
Review 9 for Lambskin Munitions Vest
Overall Rating:
5
/ 5
Satisfied,
December 28, 2009
By:
Curmudgeonfrom Ottawa
"I am a big guy and this vest fits perfectly, and looks great.
Only improvement I might suggest is some inside breast pockets.
Even with the stipend for being Canadian I am happy with this purchase."
Review 10 for Lambskin Munitions Vest
Overall Rating:
5
/ 5
Beyond Expectations,
December 25, 2009
By:
Thankfulfrom Verona, NJ
"My husband just opened up his vest on this Christmas morning. He absolutely LOVES it! It fits perfectly and is so soft and beautiful! The storage bag is much appreciated! We would recommend this vest to anyone who appreciates fine quality leather! Thank you."
Review 11 for Lambskin Munitions Vest
Overall Rating:
5
/ 5
Great vest,
December 12, 2009
By:
Calvin78
"This is a rich looking vest that has to be the softest leather I've ever owned - I love it! It goes especially well with the WWII Mechanics sweater I ordered for a comfortable combination for driving or outside walking on a not too cold a day; it's just enough to take the chill out of the air yet not add a lot of weight or bulk. My only regret is that they didn't design it with an inside pocket in which to store a wallet."
Review 12 for Lambskin Munitions Vest
Overall Rating:
5
/ 5
Classy Vest,
December 2, 2009
By:
Showtime
"The quality and detail with this vest is excellent. I find it to be very warm in the cold weather and I must confess wearing this garment does attract some attention."
Review 13 for Lambskin Munitions Vest
Overall Rating:
5
/ 5
Great Vest,
November 17, 2009
By:
CanuckShooterfrom Toronto Canada
"Great Product, excellent Workmanship, sturdy construction. Only other similar product I liked was more than three times the price. As others have commented, fits a little large. True, but not a problem in my case. Color is a little lighter than photo, but looks excellent. I use it mainly for shooting skeet/clays. Pockets are great and hold comfortably a box of shells.
Find your shipping rates/premium cost to Canada a little heavy thus 1 mark off in the value department.
Thinking of also ordering your International Clays Vest.
All the Best."
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
Review 14 for Lambskin Munitions Vest
Overall Rating:
5
/ 5
Exceptional quality,
November 13, 2009
By:
Shotgunfrom Lakewood, NY
"Finest leather I've ever had. I Purchased a Presidential Blazer last year and should have done one size smaller -- still a wonderful jacket.
However the Munitions vest is most exceptional.
Thank you"
Review 15 for Lambskin Munitions Vest
Overall Rating:
4
/ 5
Wonderful Service,
November 13, 2009
By:
Proffrom Texas
"My wife purchased this vest for my birthday (she knew that I had been lusting after it). Unfortunately, she did not read the reviews, so she was unaware that its sizes run large. It arrived promptly, and when my birthday rolled around, I was every bit as impressed as I had anticipated. It is clearly a beautifully crafted, well-made piece of outerwear. That said, it didn't fit, so my wife returned it and contacted customer service. She was delighted when Orvis immediately sent out a replacement without even waiting to receive the "return." We will be back for other purchases. Quality such as this garment displays and customer service of this caliber are altogether too rare in today's marketplace! Thank you Orvis."
Review 16 for Lambskin Munitions Vest
Overall Rating:
4
/ 5
Great looking vest,
November 10, 2009
By:
thomasht1from Buckley, Wa.
"I was impressed with the quality of the vest and its looks, the cut however is more spacious than I would care for, (tent like) I did take it to a tailor and have the sides taken in 2 inches and find it perfect, this was for the XL. Warm and well made"
Review 17 for Lambskin Munitions Vest
Overall Rating:
4
/ 5
Sort of great,
November 6, 2009
By:
Veritas1981from NYC
"Beautiful leather, soft as anything, but several things keep it from being a good practical piece. First, I need an inside pocket of some kind, this has none. Very cool it has handwarmer pockets but they are just slightly to high, and they are to shallow to keep much in.
HOWEVER, both the leather and the construction are amazing. I am very impressed by the quality of the piece. I simply found it unusable for my needs."
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
Review 18 for Lambskin Munitions Vest
Top 500 Contributor
Overall Rating:
5
/ 5
A stud in action,
November 5, 2009
By:
allyhfrom from Milwaukee Wisconsin
"This vest is exactly what it is touted. It could be a Western look, but it is not good for rugged work. The leater is too soft, Yet,it will age beautifully as used. One great feature is it closes with a zipper or you may use the snaps. The latter gives you additional space so you can layer. The 2 front pockets are ok, but do not allow you to put your hands into them as they are too high. This vest is a city slicker vest, which makes one look cool, but not for leading a wagon trail. I really love it."
Review 19 for Lambskin Munitions Vest
Overall Rating:
5
/ 5
Excellent!!!,
November 4, 2009
By:
moodyj0
"I have owned this vest for two years and wear it everytime the weather turns cool(live in South Georgia), would wear it every day if I lived in cooler climate. Everything about this vest is first class."
Review 20 for Lambskin Munitions Vest
Overall Rating:
3
/ 5
November 2, 2009
By:
OrvisFirstNut
"Unfortunately, I had to return the vest because it did not fit. Based on its cut, I decided that I probably could never justify wearing it with its high shoulder cut. It looked like a jacket with the sleeves ripped out - not a traditional cut for a vest. The color was much darker than the catalog picture showed. The corduroy collar was totally a turn-off. One does not expect cheap corduroy on a nice vest."
Response from Orvis:
ByOrvis Customer Care,
November 25, 2009
Orvis contacted this customer and thanked him for his detailed feedback. We are always striving to improve our products and learn much from our customers. We offered him a refund for his purchase. We work hard to achieve 100% Customer Satisfaction!
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