VTG 1969 U.S. Army Artillery Officer Mess Dress Jacket James S Lee Hong Kong For Sale

A stunning, museum-quality vintage 1969 U.S. military officer's formal evening mess dress jacket. This historic piece was custom-made during the Vietnam War era by the renowned high-end military tailor James S. Lee & Co. in Hong Kong. It features exquisite craftsmanship, including heavy gold bullion wire embroidery. A spectacular showpiece for serious militaria collectors or vintage fashion curators.🎖️ Uniform Features & High-Value Craftsmanship:

• Gold Bullion Sleeve Knots: Features intricate, heavy gold bullion wire hand-embroidered trefoil sleeve ornamentation representing officer rank styling. [1]
• Branch Facings: Bold, vibrant red silk/satin lapel facings signifying the Artillery or Air Defense Artillery branch.
• Shoulder Details: Built-in shoulder loops designed to hold formal officer shoulder knots or boards.
• Tailor Labels: Features the beautiful embroidered "James S. Lee & Co." silk label inside the liner, alongside the rare secondary paper tailor tag showing the exact date of order (January 3, 1969) and order number (159203).
• Interior Lining: Premium dark green/black satin silk full lining.

📏 Sizing & Measurements (Custom Tailored):Since this item was custom-tailored to a specific officer, there is no standard size tag.

• Chest (Pit-to-Pit):17 inches.
• Condition:Excellent vintage condition. The dark body fabric and vibrant red lapels remain clean and rich in color. The gold bullion wire work is beautifully preserved with minimal tarnishing or fraying. The internal labels are flawless.