JWLC,

You are a lucky man, indeed. I hope that you will either have your own set of gongs to hang on those loops or that you can carefully remove them. You might contact M&M and see what they would charge to re-face the lapels. Unless you are older than 35, I am afraid it is traditional in many places for middle aged weight gain to make this jacket too small for you- keep that in mind when you start indulging. The open front will carry you for a while, but you may find your shoulders will outgrow it. Until then- may you wear it in good health.