Questions About the United States Navy Peacoat

[Peacoat]

How about this one? Based on the Peacoat Date Guide . It’s a 1949 coat. Correct me if l am wrong

Looks like a 1949 to me.

 

[trentstanton]

Idk if it's just me but after comparing all the intricacys of the 1945 coat vs the 1966 coat I think the 1945 is more refined in feels but thinner in material. The 1966 coat seems a bit thicker, chunkier, and more bulbous. Not sure if this makes a difference in warmth. Also noticed the 1966 finish is a bit rougher which might make it appear thicker. The 45 coat is definitely slimmer in many regards but really just paying attention to material. The 1945 coat has hidden seams on the neck while the 1966 has very thick flatlock seams. Maybe slight difference in weight but this could be because they are different sizes (34 vs 38). Don't know if you wanted this information but here it is.

 

[Peacoat]

Idk if it's just me but after comparing all the intricacys of the 1945 coat vs the 1966 coat I think the 1945 is more refined in feels but thinner in material. The 1966 coat seems a bit thicker, chunkier, and more bulbous. Not sure if this makes a difference in warmth. Also noticed the 1966 finish is a bit rougher which might make it appear thicker. The 45 coat is definitely slimmer in many regards but really just paying attention to material. The 1945 coat has hidden seams on the neck while the 1966 has very thick flatlock seams. Maybe slight difference in weight but this could be because they are different sizes (34 vs 38). Don't know if you wanted this information but here it is.

There seldom can be too much information on these coats.

 

[trentstanton]

So this is a proper WWII coat I suppose? Chap listed in as a women's jacket which is clearly wrong. No indication of size on it.

 

[Peacoat]

Looks like it to me.

You can get the p2p from the seller and determine the actual size in the absence of the tag.

 

[trentstanton]

Looks like it to me.

You can get the p2p from the seller and determine the actual size in the absence of the tag.

Is it just me or do the buttons look funny on this thing. Could just be the way the photo was taken.

 

[trentstanton]

Looks like it to me.

You can get the p2p from the seller and determine the actual size in the absence of the tag.

Looks like someone bought it anyway but interested why it appears the buttons on the left side are right next to the button holes.

 

[AbbaDatDeHat]

Looks like someone bought it anyway but interested why it appears the buttons on the left side are right next to the button holes.

So it can be buttoned either side. Peacoat 101.
Not sure when that changed??

 

[trentstanton]

So it can be buttoned either side. Peacoat 101.
Not sure when that changed??

I think even the 60s jacket you can button on both sides. On this particular jacket it appears if you button it from the right the buttons will literally be side by side with no gap between.

 

[Peacoat]

1965 was the last year for buttonholes on both sides.

It appears the buttons on this coat were moved so that it could be buttoned more loosely. That's why the buttons look odd when the coat is open. They would look normal when closed and buttoned. Buttons could easily be moved back.

Someone got a steal on this coat. Had Trentstantin not been interested, I would have bought it in a second.

 

[trentstanton]

15 bucks is a crazy steal

1965 was the last year for buttonholes on both sides.

It appears the buttons on this coat were moved so that it could be buttoned more snugly; thus the reference to a woman's coat. That's why the buttons look odd when the coat is open. They would look normal when closed and buttoned. Buttons could easily be moved back.

Someone got a steal on this coat. Had Trentstantin not been interested, I would have bought it in a second

 

[trentstanton]

I went out and got a bunch of moth prevention stuff for the coats. I am curious as I'm sure someone here has dealt with it but is there any method of repair for moth damage? Most coats I see have a least a few moth surface damage, just looks like the top pile gets skimmed off. I'm guess there's no real way to fix this besides reweaving or buying a salvage coat and somehow mending it in. Maybe there's something I don't know about.

 

[spotmark]

Just scored a much coveted 1949. It's a size larger than I normally wear, but I think I'll be able to make it work. Now all I have left to get is a 1968. On a side note, as I do on Sundays, I was visiting my 100 year old grandmother, and I was showing her my WWII coat. She mentioned that she still had my grandfather's WWII Marine uniforms and I was welcome to them if I wanted them. I'm thinking about having them framed. Here's a picture of the '49 I just bought and one of my grandfather's uniforms.

 

[trentstanton]

Just scored a much coveted 1949. It's a size larger than I normally wear, but I think I'll be able to make it work. Now all I have left to get is a 1968. On a side note, as I do on Sundays, I was visiting my 100 year old grandmother, and I was showing her my WWII coat. She mentioned that she still had my grandfather's WWII Marine uniforms and I was welcome to them if I wanted them. I'm thinking about having them framed. Here's a picture of the '49 I just bought and one of my grandfather's uniforms.

Nice . Have you received it yet and can compare? Anything special about the 1968?

 

[spotmark]

Nice . Have you received it yet and can compare? Anything special about the 1968?

Just purchased the '49 this morning. Probably see it by the end of the week. 1968 is the year I was born. I stated earlier, I'm a watch guy as well. Watch people like to purchase, "birth year", watches. Since I can't afford a 1968 Rolex I figured I would get a '68 peacoat.

 

[AbbaDatDeHat]

Just scored a much coveted 1949. It's a size larger than I normally wear, but I think I'll be able to make it work. Now all I have left to get is a 1968. On a side note, as I do on Sundays, I was visiting my 100 year old grandmother, and I was showing her my WWII coat. She mentioned that she still had my grandfather's WWII Marine uniforms and I was welcome to them if I wanted them. I'm thinking about having them framed. Here's a picture of the '49 I just bought and one of my grandfather's uniforms.

What a treasure from Grandpa!
He made rank fast.
Staff Sargent with 1 hashmark (4+yers service) in the 2nd Marine Division, Camp Lejeune.
He was a ground pounder.
The two ribbons on the left denote his campaigns. The three “battle stars“ on the middle one tell the story.
3 campaigns/other awards.
I imagine he had more medals.
Grandpa was a Warrior, he pounded some ground.

Semper Fi to Grandpa!!
B

Ps: not sure what the pin on the right is??

 

[spotmark]

What a treasure from Grandpa!
He made rank fast.
Staff Sargent with 1 hashmark (4+yers service) in the 2nd Marine Division, Camp Lejeune.
He was a ground pounder.
The two ribbons on the left denote his campaigns. The three “battle stars“ on the middle one tell the story.
3 campaigns/other awards.
I imagine he had more medals.
Grandpa was a Warrior, he pounded some ground.

Semper Fi to Grandpa!!
B

Ps: not sure what the pin on the right is??

Thanks for the info. I know he saw some heavy action in the South Seas. My grandmother will be excited to see your post when I visit her next Sunday. Although she said he was never at Camp Lejeune.

 

[AbbaDatDeHat]

Thanks for the info. I know he saw some heavy action in the South Seas. My grandmother will be excited to see your post when I visit her next Sunday. Although she said he was never at Camp Lejeune.

2nd Mar Div base camp is Camp Lejeune, NC.
At least it was when i was there. So, idk?

 

[Peacoat]

2nd Mar Div base camp is Camp Lejeune, NC.
At least it was when i was there. So, idk?

May have relocated there after the war and after the grandfather had gone on to other things?

 

[spotmark]

2nd Mar Div base camp is Camp Lejeune, NC.
At least it was when i was there. So, idk?

He was definitely Second Division. My grandmother is still pretty sharp for 100. If she says he wasn't at Camp Lejeune, I gotta believe her. I know he was at Parris Island because she also gave me this. He's the second from the left, second row from the top.