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Questions About the United States Navy Peacoat

trentstanton

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Looks authentic to me as well.

He sure is proud of that coat to put that price on it.

I wish it had a tag in it.
That particular seller has quite the collection of peacoats for sale. All very steeply priced. I'm guessing if at least one bites it pays for the lot. I noticed she has many WW2 coats in quite poor shape listed for 500 or more.
 

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That particular seller has quite the collection of peacoats for sale. All very steeply priced. I'm guessing if at least one bites it pays for the lot. I noticed she has many WW2 coats in quite poor shape listed for 500 or more.
Other items are overpriced as well. She had one 1980s sweatshirt for $780 and another one for $2300. Good luck.
 

Dudley

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Looks authentic to me as well.

He sure is proud of that coat to put that price on it.

I wish it had a tag in it.
She prices things high. It is a strategy. I might come in with a reasonable offer and see what happens. I sent her a message with some questions about the inside. Not many pics.
 

Dudley

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Each sailor has a personal locker that holds his uniforms, including his peacoat, if desired. There is also a storage room where sea bags and other bulky items are stored Often their peacoats are kept there as they are only worn when coming into port
I was thinking more about this. I received an almost new WWII coat that was in storage since the war according to the seller. Included with the sale were white spats and belt and an interesting kersey wool bag with the bottom hem not sewn. After your mention of sea bags and storage, I wonder if this bag was used to cover the coat while in storage. Or if this is an actual sea bag. It fits the jacket almost perfectly. The bag had two layers of kersey wool. Super heavy.
 

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jeo

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Just bought this vintage pea coat. These usually never fit me. One tiny pin hole in the back and a little of discoloration beneath the right pocket. Besides that it is very clean including the corduroy pockets. Looks like it was barley used. It fit and it also has the guys name in there and it happens to be Mensch which speaks to me since I'm Jewish.

I know nothing about these so I was hoping you fine gentlemen could tell me what I have. Particularly the year. All I know is this is a 10 button, but that's about it. Thanks in advance!

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Marty7

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I'm stumbled upon this board many years ago on my search for the proper ww2 peacoat and was since then exited to hunt one down in my size around 42 to 44. It's absolutely rare to find one in this size and good quality. At least often is the shipping same expensive to germany. If anyone got a hint for one then I would appreciate it.
 

Dudley

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I'm stumbled upon this board many years ago on my search for the proper ww2 peacoat and was since then exited to hunt one down in my size around 42 to 44. It's absolutely rare to find one in this size and good quality. At least often is the shipping same expensive to germany. If anyone got a hint for one then I would appreciate it.
For some odd reason, I have seen more large WWII style peacoats with the Coast Guard label. The jackets are identical. Search "vintage coast guard peacoat".
 

Dudley

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For some odd reason, I have seen more large WWII style peacoats with the Coast Guard label. The jackets are identical. Search "vintage coast guard peacoat".
I just checked, there is a 40-42 out there now. I would have the owner confirm the measurements.
 

Dudley

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spoonbelly1950

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Two or three weeks ago I stumbled across a Coast Guard peacoat on eBay. It's a WWII in the Very rare size of 48Long. It fits me a tinch big as my usual size in peacoats is 46 or 46Long. However, this coat is in Beautiful condition. I will be submitting photos of it after I get it back from the cleaners. This coat weighs a TON. I always wondered if Long sizes existed in the WWII and early post war coat sizes - I guess they do. I also have a WWII in size 46 which is in Beautiful condition also.
 

Marty7

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If this is a true 42, then I would jump on it immediately.

It would be a good idea to ask for a p2p measurement–tell the seller how to measure. See my guide. If it is right at 22", then it is a true size 42.
This offer sounds good, but unfortunately too short sleeves and shoulders. I'm 6,4ft and around 210lb. Seller even offerd this one for 70usd but shipping is around 92 bucks plus taxes.

It was easier to spot and hunt a pristine M51 first pattern parka than a ww2 peacoat...
 

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This offer sounds good, but unfortunately too short sleeves and shoulders. I'm 6,4ft and around 210lb. Seller even offerd this one for 70usd but shipping is around 92 bucks plus taxes.

It was easier to spot and hunt a pristine M51 first pattern parka than a ww2 peacoat...
At 6' 4" you will probably not find a WWII peacoat to fit. Even finding a post war coat will be difficult. You are just too long for those coats.
 

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