help dating vintage marching band jacket

[Paige Lyttek]

it seems to be very old. shamanak embroidery, theres metal in the collar. i cant find any info or helpful resources for dating. TIA !!! any help appreciated !

 

[northstarvintage]

The rhinestones make me think it was for a Majorette.

There are lots of great vintage pics of Majorettes here

https://theinvisibleagent.wordpress.com/2009/07/28/leading-the-band-majorettes-of-the-1940s-1960s/

As for the age - I am no help! The metal zipper looks older to me.

 

[poppysvintageclothing]

It looks 1940s or early 50s to me.