Questions About the United States Navy Peacoat

[trentstanton]

Thought I'd show off my WWII 38 with the size tag intact. This one looks like true NOS. I basically stole it at $65 plus shipping and now it's ruined me!

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Nice, that's a sick coat. Great condition. I picked up a WW2 coat in mint shape for 15 bucks the other day. It was mislabeled a women's coat. I shot my shot and made an offer of 15 bucks and he took it.

 

[Dudley]

That was a nice looking coat. I pondered on that one. I don't know why, but I don't feel so bad about passing on some of these when I know people on here are getting them instead lol. I know they'll be taken care of and worn!

I agree. And....there are many more out there!

 

[spoonbelly1950]

What's everyone's take on this?

Are you selling this coat? If so could you post the measurements? Thank you.

 

[spotmark]

Are you selling this coat? If so could you post the measurements? Thank you.

No, I just bought it, but I do have a 1949 in size 44 that I may part with.

 

[Dudley]

Are you selling this coat? If so could you post the measurements? Thank you.

I have a 49 that is a 38R. P2P 20.75, length 31.5 that I would sell. Too big for me. Nice condition.

 

[Dudley]

Just picked up this WW II. Neck tag survived. I believe this is a good indication it was not issued or used much. In other words, good condition. I purchased two jackets with surviving neck labels and the jackets were near mint condition. I am very excited.

 

[jms09]

Just picked up this WW II. Neck tag survived. I believe this is a good indication it was not issued or used much. In other words, good condition. I purchased two jackets with surviving neck labels and the jackets were near mint condition. I am very excited.

Yep, that's the one I almost went after. Very good pick up! I think you got it for a good price too! Let me know if it doesn't fit

 

[Kfz]

Hi everyone:
Selling my 1949 size 38S. Too short for me. Very few hardly seen moth marks, one 1.5” tear in lining just sewed( see pictures)Overall in descent condition. $60 plus shipping.

Pit to pit 20”
Shoulder seam to sleeve 24.5”
Collar Bottom to hem: 30”

3 out of 6 buttons are newly sewed. I just hand shampooed it.

 

[Dudley]

Hi everyone:
Selling my 1949 size 38S. Too short for me. Very few hardly seen moth marks, one 1.5” tear in lining just sewed( see pictures)Overall in descent condition. $60 plus shipping.

Pit to pit 20”
Shoulder seam to sleeve 24.5”
Collar Bottom to hem: 30”

3 out of 6 buttons are newly sewed. I just hand shampooed it.

I just posted a 1949 in a 38 R on EBay. I will work with you if you are interested. Good price on your coat!

 

[spoonbelly1950]

No, I just bought it, but I do have a 1949 in size 44 that I may part with.

Could you post the measurements of this '49 size 44 please. Thank you.

 

[spotmark]

Have you guys seen this one, https://www.ebay.com/itm/2851317424...31742427|ni_bn:1&_trksid=p2380424.m570.l5997? What's with the burlap pockets?

 

[trentstanton]

Have you guys seen this one, https://www.ebay.com/itm/285131742427?_trkparms=ni_actn:nav|ni_nt:WATCH_ITEM_ENDING_SOON|ni_apos:1|ni_sg:1|ni_pos:1|ni_st:NEW|ni_wh:1|ni_nid:736201105288|ni_nsid:285131742427|ni_bn:1&_trksid=p2380424.m570.l5997? What's with the burlap pockets?

Maybe they had the pockets replaced. Something about this coat looks off. Look at the pic of the pocket and how thin the material looks.

 

[Peacoat]

As all of you now know, this isn't a 1950s coat; it is a WWII coat. Looks like tan moleskin pocket lining to me.

 

[spotmark]

As all of you now know, this isn't a 1950s coat; it is a WWII coat. Looks like tan moleskin pocket lining to me.

Was moleskin used instead of corduroy sometimes?

 

[Peacoat]

A light cotton, similar to moleskin was used after they abandoned the corduroy linings, but, to my knowledge, it wasn't used in the WWII models. But evidently it was.

 

[spotmark]

A light cotton, similar to moleskin was used after they abandoned the corduroy linings, but, to my knowledge, it wasn't used in the WWII models. But evidently it was.

Yeah, I knew they went to flannel, or something similar, but to see that on a WWII coat made me wonder.

EDIT NOTE: Yes flannel is the proper term. I used cotton when I should have said flannel. Thank you for mentioning the proper term. PC

 

[Peacoat]

Yeah, I knew they went to flannel, or something similar, but to see that on a WWII coat made me wonder.

Me too. If I can find my notes, I can give an approximate year for this coat.

The manufacturer may have run out of corduroy and used a cotton lining hoping it would get through. It did.

 

[Peacoat]

The tag on this coat came later in the war, probably about 1944.

 

[Dudley]

The tag on this coat came later in the war, probably about 1944.

What are the signs that tell you that? I would like to learn more.

 

[spotmark]

I want to be buried in this coat. If I keep buying them, that might be sooner than I think. Lol