Handsome vintage 1940s men?s knit sweater from Style Manor Sportswear (Bond Clothes), labeled as a Rugby Product. Made in a vibrant royal blue wool with a 5" ribbed waistband and cuffs ? a hallmark construction detail of 1940s?50s men?s knits. Classic crew neck style with broad shoulders, ribbed trim, and timeless sporty appeal. Condition Very good vintage condition overall. Minor flaws: a couple of tiny front stains and one hole in the ribbed waistband (see pics). Presents beautifully despite these notes. Provenance Note Bond Clothes was an American menswear retailer that peaked mid-century, known for suiting and sportswear. Style Manor Sportswear was a knitwear label under the Bond umbrella, producing high-quality sweaters for collegiate and leisure use. Their rugby-marked products spoke to the era?s emphasis on athletic-inspired menswear. Style Aesthetics ? WWII/postwar Americana menswear ? Heritage Ivy / collegiate revival (Dead Poets Society, Saltburn) ? Sustainable vintage wool Styling Tips Pair with pleated trousers for a Guernsey Literary Potato Peel Pie Society?era look. Wear layered over an Oxford shirt for Ivy League styling reminiscent of Dead Poets Society. Could easily appear in The Imitation Game or Their Finest as WWII-era costuming. Measurements (laid flat, unstretched) Chest: 42" Shoulders: 21" Sleeve (shoulder to cuff): 23" Length (shoulder to hem): 26" Approx. Modern Size Best fits a Men?s Medium?Large (M/L, 40?42 chest). Fit Guide Trim vintage fit, meant to hug the waist with its long ribbed band. Works best for chest 40?42", waist 32?34". Fabric / Materials 100% wool. Royal blue knit with 5" ribbed waistband and cuffs. Label: Style Manor Sportswear, Bond Clothes. Sustainability Note Sustainably vintage ? mid-century wool sportswear, not fast fashion. Costuming CTA Costuming a film, theater, or creative project? Contact Miss Kitty ? we have extensive vintage inventory not yet listed and can offer excellent bulk/volume discounts for productions. Thanks for Shopping at The Cats Pajamas! PLEASE ASK Miss Kitty any QUESTIONS BEFORE PURCHASING! Seriously, fire away! We love to chat and want to make sure you're doing a happy dance when your goodies arrive! RETURN POLICY: Our treasures are sold as final sale (no take-backsies!), but your satisfaction is our jam! We get it ? photos can only tell half the story, so don't be shy about those questions! CONDITION: All our finds are sold as-is, straight from a clean, smoke-free zone. Unless we've called out a specific "quirk," these beauties are flawless and ready to shine! SHIPPING: We're on it! Standard 2-day handling, or if you're in a hurry, zip, zap, zoom with 1-day express via UPS or FedEx! INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING: Hey globetrotters! Just a friendly heads-up: you're on the hook for any import taxes or customs fees. We play by the rules and give customs the full scoop, so no surprises there!