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WW2 US Navy pea coat
- Thread starter Peter Graham
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EmergencyIan
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PADDY_M wrote: "Ian. Does your 38 fit as a 38 or does it run larger to allow for a jersey beneath it?"
Mine fits snuggly, but not tight, if that makes sense. I have enough room underneath to wear a body hugging thermal shirt and trim fitting sweater/jumper. In saying that, this WWII era pea coat is more fitted than a later issue size 38 pea coat. Additionally, I am just at size 38 in a suit jacket or blazer...I'm not squeezing into that size jacket.
The pictures below were just taken, by my wife, for the heck of it a couple of years ago in Central Park, but they give you some idea of the coat's fit:
- Ian
Mine fits snuggly, but not tight, if that makes sense. I have enough room underneath to wear a body hugging thermal shirt and trim fitting sweater/jumper. In saying that, this WWII era pea coat is more fitted than a later issue size 38 pea coat. Additionally, I am just at size 38 in a suit jacket or blazer...I'm not squeezing into that size jacket.
The pictures below were just taken, by my wife, for the heck of it a couple of years ago in Central Park, but they give you some idea of the coat's fit:
- Ian
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EmergencyIan
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If I recall correctly, the WWII era pea coats measure just over two inches above their labeled chest size. It's been a few years since I've measured my coat or visited the measurements of mine and others, so don't hold me to that, though.
- Ian
Peter Graham
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Paddy, I think a WW2 40 would be spot on for you. Very few have size tags so make sure the measurements are correct. I'm just back from a very chilly Berlin and the pea coat served me brilliantly.
asiamiles
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I also have a leather one, made in Japan by R.Newbold/Paul Smith, and it was the jacket I picked to wear for 3 weeks in Jan in London 2 or 3 years back, and it served me really well. Yes, really heavy to pick up but fine when worn. I did try on some issued ones once in a used clothing store but didn't think they really suited me.
Peter Graham
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Haven't been on the forum for a little while and I've just realised the implications of this Photobucket 3rd party hosting bar. This thread is probably the last thing I posted photos in and they're gone which means every photo I've posted on here over the years are also gone and I'm sure this applies to a lot of members. An awful lot of valuable information down the drain. That's bullshit !
Smithy
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You're dead right it's a bunch of arse with Photobucket now. I logged in to try and download some old photos I had on there which I don't have anywhere else and in the end signed out after getting sick and tired of being bombarded with enormous amounts of advertising.
There is one joy we can take from all this, those drongos over at PB have well and truly shot themselves in the foot. I give them 6 months, 12 months tops.
Peter Graham
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EmergencyIan
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Looks good, Peter!
@PADDY_M There is a tagged size 40 WWII (Brooklyn made) U.S. Navy pea coat on ebay now. It's located in Canada and looks to be in excellent condition.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/USN-US-NAV...812888?hash=item1c981849d8:g:U2sAAOSwyi9aDJL4
- Ian
@PADDY_M There is a tagged size 40 WWII (Brooklyn made) U.S. Navy pea coat on ebay now. It's located in Canada and looks to be in excellent condition.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/USN-US-NAV...812888?hash=item1c981849d8:g:U2sAAOSwyi9aDJL4
- Ian
MaydayWei
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Hello everyone,
I apologise for reviving a dead thread, but given the insights and great pictures left above I thought it would be more appropriate to add on to this thread instead of creating a brand new one.
Earlier this year in March, I had acquired what I believe is an NOS WW2 Peacoat; totally untouched, unissued, and in absolutely mint condition.
Truly unbelievable! Especially considering it's approximately 75 years old or so.
That being said, I tried my best with the information available on both this thread and an infamous Peacoat dating thread over at the hat place (see here: https://www.thefedoralounge.com/threads/peacoat-dating.35824/) to divine that my Peacoat is indeed a genuine original, NOS, unissued WW2 Peacoat.
The lining was totally intact, and (aside from a few tiny nicks) the outer wool of the coat was almost immaculate.
A few scratches on the buttons, but that really doesn't bother me. It even came with the original neck wind flap!
Luckily for me, being a shorter and slimmer gentleman, I was able to pick up this (approx. size 34) Peacoat for a (relatively) good deal.
And of course, some pictures to end off. Hope you all enjoy.
Cheers guys
I apologise for reviving a dead thread, but given the insights and great pictures left above I thought it would be more appropriate to add on to this thread instead of creating a brand new one.
Earlier this year in March, I had acquired what I believe is an NOS WW2 Peacoat; totally untouched, unissued, and in absolutely mint condition.
Truly unbelievable! Especially considering it's approximately 75 years old or so.
That being said, I tried my best with the information available on both this thread and an infamous Peacoat dating thread over at the hat place (see here: https://www.thefedoralounge.com/threads/peacoat-dating.35824/) to divine that my Peacoat is indeed a genuine original, NOS, unissued WW2 Peacoat.
The lining was totally intact, and (aside from a few tiny nicks) the outer wool of the coat was almost immaculate.
A few scratches on the buttons, but that really doesn't bother me. It even came with the original neck wind flap!
Luckily for me, being a shorter and slimmer gentleman, I was able to pick up this (approx. size 34) Peacoat for a (relatively) good deal.
And of course, some pictures to end off. Hope you all enjoy.
Cheers guys
MaydayWei
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Thanks for your kinds words Bman!
At the risk of sounding self-indulgent, I have to agree - it is an outstanding find
I completely agree, the WW2 34oz Kersey wool just has a heft and substance that is lacking in its modern counterparts.
I have the sneaking suspicion that the secret lies in its density. The WW2 wool, is IMO, thinner; yet heavier and feels solid without being itchy or scratchy.
Dense, thick, heavy, robust, yet refined and not rough my any means; very smooth indeed.
ausreenactor
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Are the pocket styles slightly different?
Silver Surfer
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btw, a way to determine pre wwll pea coats is that those cowl collar coats will have a small button and button hole in the middle of the back bottom vent. the ones without that little feature were war time made jackets. even earlier pea coats will have the Bakelite anchor buttons with 13 stars around the perimeter. they all are great winter coats [jackets], and require little babbying other the dreaded mothing. the little fuckers just love old wool, and buttons stitching coming loose. I might add that the tagged sizing is generally true to size,, but they were made in longer and shorter sizes that are not indicated on the label. measurements of a potential buy are imperative.
MaydayWei
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It is my understanding that WW2 and pre-WW2 Peacoats have a coduroy pocket lining.
But externally, I think they seem to be almost identical to other later peacoats.
At least, i think that's what you're asking.
