{"product_id":"cc41-british-1940s-db-peak-lapel-blazer","title":"CC41 British 1940s DB Peak Lapel Blazer","description":"\u003cp\u003eCC41 British 1940s DB Peak Lapel Blazer \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eshoulder 44cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePit 52cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSleeve 61cm with 5cm\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e to let out \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNape to hem 75.5cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmall nip as seen \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCC41\u003c\/strong\u003e was a mark used in Britain during and after the \u003cstrong\u003eSecond World War\u003c\/strong\u003e as part of the government’s \u003cstrong\u003eUtility Clothing Scheme\u003c\/strong\u003e, introduced in \u003cstrong\u003e1941\u003c\/strong\u003e by the Board of Trade to deal with shortages of materials and labour during wartime. The CC41 symbol—often called the “Utility mark”—was placed on clothing, footwear, furniture, and textiles to show that these items met government regulations on quality, price, and the amount of materials used. The scheme aimed to ensure that essential goods were affordable and available to everyone while conserving resources for the war effort. Manufacturers had to follow strict rules limiting features such as extra pockets, pleats, and fabric use, but designers were still involved to keep clothing practical and stylish. The CC41 mark remained in use throughout the war and into the post-war austerity period, finally ending in \u003cstrong\u003e1952\u003c\/strong\u003e when rationing and utility controls were phased out. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"19UJMILITARIA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55489518043512,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0714\/6186\/3728\/files\/DSC5761.jpg?v=1772714534","url":"https:\/\/19ujmilitaria.com\/products\/cc41-british-1940s-db-peak-lapel-blazer","provider":"19UJMILITARIA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}