This is an intarsia sweater featuring depictions of English guardsmen, aka the Queen’s Guard, one of the many British icons.  This intarsia sweater is made in a long cardigan style, what some would call a coat sweater - it is made of a 2 ply wool construction in a medium weight, not the thickest, but should provide some warmth.  It does up with seven wafer thin shell buttons and has a V shaped neckline.  It has a small pocket at either side front.

Label:  None

Age: 1970s

Material: Wool

Colours:  Red, black and white on a grey background

Sizing: No size is indicated on this intarsia sweater, and although this should fit a medium size, please rely on the following measurements for fit, taking the style and thickness of the sweater into account:

Shoulders and sleeves:  17” from shoulder/sleeve seam to shoulder/sleeve seam

Sleeves:  22” from the shoulder/sleeve seam

Sleeve inseam: 17” 

Bust: 40” around, taken under the arms

Waist:  38”

Hips:  40” around

Overall length: 35", measured flat

Condition:  This intarsia sweater is in very good condition with no pronounced wear, tear, stains or odours. You’ll notice loose threads on the buttons but they all seem to be affixed like this.  Also, there is a bit of waviness along the bottom, but a proper cleaning and pressing should take care of this.  

This is a fun intarsia sweater …cute English Guardsman pattern!