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. 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:
4.4 out of 5
Rating Snapshot
(29 reviews)
5 stars
19
4 stars
6
3 stars
2
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25 of 29 (86%) customers would recommend this product to a friend.
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."
Review 2 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 3 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 4 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 5 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."
Review 6 for Lambskin Munitions Vest
Top 1000 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 7 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 8 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."
Review 9 for Lambskin Munitions Vest
Overall Rating:
5
/ 5
Husband's Promotion Bonus,
October 16, 2009
By:
prossers7from Brunswick, ME
"I purchased this Lambskin Vest for my husband to celebrate a promotion he had received. When he tried on the vest he said he did not know which meant more to him, the promotion or this vest. The quality and workmanship, along with the styling is top drawer and none better. Thank you, Orvis!"
Review 10 for Lambskin Munitions Vest
Overall Rating:
5
/ 5
Husband's Favorite Gift,
May 11, 2009
By:
Yoodyfrom Massachusetts
"My husband adores his vest and has worn it nonstop on the weekends since he received it at Christmas! It is sporty yet quite elegant."
Review 11 for Lambskin Munitions Vest
Overall Rating:
3
/ 5
Two issues...,
April 10, 2009
By:
Teresayaz
"The vest itself is beautiful, well-stitched, soft leather and definitely a worthwhile investment. However, I have two issues with my experience. #1 - the vest is not the color that appears on the website. Maybe it's with the resolution of my two monitors, but I was expecting a darker vest. It's cognac, alright! Also, the vest runs a little big, so my husband who is usually an XL had to exchange it for a Large. We returned the vest twice, because we found a previous customer's shopping list, as well as a previous customer's return label. Not happy about having purchased a used vest without knowing. I gave it a "3" overall because of the purchasing process, not because of the quality of the vest."
Response from Orvis:
ByOrvis Customer Service Team,
April 16, 2009
Orvis Customer Service immediately contacted this customer and apologized for any inconvenience caused during the process of purchasing this vest, particularly for the fact that, at one point, the customer received a used vest. Orvis thanked the customer for providing this feedback, especially for her glowing comments about the quality of the vest. In response to this customer’s review, our Returns Department is re-evaluating its processes in order to ensure that procedures are in place to prevent a reoccurrence of this situation.
Review 12 for Lambskin Munitions Vest
Overall Rating:
5
/ 5
Very Pleased!,
December 5, 2008
By:
SilentBob
"I've worn this vest constantly around our ranch and give it top marks for comfort and appearance. If it had been offered in cowhide rather than lambskin I'd probably have chosen that for resistance to abrasion and barbed wire cuts, but I'm very happy with the vest as it is."
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
Review 13 for Lambskin Munitions Vest
Overall Rating:
5
/ 5
Superb,
November 24, 2008
By:
LandRoverMan
"I served for 5 years (1957 to 63) on bomber and fighter squadrons in the Royal Air Force as a Radio Fitter. We wore these weskits out on the flight line in all weathers. They were worn over battledress and often over denim overalls too. The generous cut is important. The originals I remember had no pockets or zippers; they had large buttons instead. I wear my new one over a heavy shirt and a top quality fleece jacket and it is perfect. Driving is more comfortable than wearing a full bomber jacket as is working on vintage bikes in the workshop."
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
Review 14 for Lambskin Munitions Vest
Overall Rating:
5
/ 5
Great product,
November 14, 2008
By:
mindstep
"Excellent quality jacket and good value. I'm a little on the overweight size and this jacket fits perfectly. My jacket is large and would suggest that anyone of a slim build may consider a smaller size although one can wear more garments underneath this should the weather dictate."
Review 15 for Lambskin Munitions Vest
Overall Rating:
1
/ 5
Not recommended,
October 6, 2008
By:
Comstock56from Chicago, IL
"This vest is not for hearty or even semi-hearty use. Nice by the bar at the lodge perhaps, but no good out in the real world. The leather is too soft, and unfinished. Thus, it tears easily and absorbes everything with which it comes into contact (everything, including rain, is a stain risk). I cannot get the collar to lay down right (curls at corners). Nice design, but overall crummy material for the price. Once you discover this product's latent weaknesses, it is too late to return it."
2 of 3 people found this review helpful.
Response from Orvis:
ByOrvis Customer Service Team,
October 9, 2008
Orvis Customer Service immediately contacted this customer and apologized that the customer was not satisfied with the quality of the item. Orvis offered to exchange this item or give a complete refund. We will cheerfully exchange or refund your purchase at any time, for any reason. Our 100% Satisfaction Guarantee is the strongest in the business.
Review 16 for Lambskin Munitions Vest
Overall Rating:
2
/ 5
pockets,
August 28, 2008
By:
seven
"Nice vest but very very limited on pockets. I ordered it and tried it and returned it. I would put the rating about a two (2)."
Response from Orvis:
ByOrvis Customer Service Team,
September 3, 2008
Orvis Customer Service immediately contacted this customer and apologized for this item not having enough pockets. Orvis offered to exchange this item or give a complete refund. We will cheerfully exchange or refund your purchase at any time, for any reason. Our 100% Satisfaction Guarantee is the strongest in the business.
Review 17 for Lambskin Munitions Vest
Overall Rating:
5
/ 5
A favorite for all occasions,
June 4, 2008
By:
Trekker
"This vest is my favorite outerwear. It is very well done with "form-follows-function" design coupled with great craftsmanship in quality material. It is completely appropriate in the wilderness or in any urban setting. I really like the contrast between the butter-soft feel of the lambskin and the durable, rugged design. I recommend considering the size you select carefully, with this item. It runs a little big. I normally wear a "large" in everything, but this vest in "Medium" is a perfect fit for me."
3 of 3 people found this review helpful.
Review 18 for Lambskin Munitions Vest
Overall Rating:
5
/ 5
Fabulous Gift,
May 7, 2008
By:
mtnman
"My wife gave me this vest for Christmas and it has never been far from my sight. I had to see summer coming as I will have to put it away until fall. I am a tall man (6'5") so the extra length really helps it fit well and not ride up. The leather looks and feels great. You can dress it up or dress it down. Helps you cut down on your travel wardrobe. This is a gift that keeps on giving. Will last a lifetime."
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
Review 19 for Lambskin Munitions Vest
Top 50 Contributor
Overall Rating:
4
/ 5
Indeed the best,
May 7, 2008
By:
graycloud
"This vest is indeed the best materials possible. All around top quality. A rich deep color. Beautiful. It does fit very loosely and that was the only issue for me. I returned it and got the lambskin jacket instead. I wish this vest would have worked for me, but if it works for you, it is as good as it gets."
Review 20 for Lambskin Munitions Vest
Overall Rating:
5
/ 5
the best I've seen!,
March 28, 2008
By:
robber
"The lambskin munitions vest is the highest quality leather vest that I've seen to date. The slightly oversize fit is an excellent feature in a vest that may be worn with a variety of under layers. The vest was heavier than I anticipated and will probably be regulated to colder weather. Women seem to love it!!!"
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