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I have been studying the 1947 USN regs and a couple gems re: enlisted peacoats: (1) the regs still call for 10 buttons, not yet 8, BUT: "Art. 7-25. - Regulation that enlisted men's overcoat shall be worn buttoned to the neck has been deleted in view of the fact that new stocks of enlisted men's...

Picking up this old thread. I believe the dark caps were dark Navy blue eyes to match the DB jackets and trousers. At least I believe this to be the case in the 30s and 40s. I saw a reference recently from a Pan Am radio operator to Navy blue uniforms. He flew on Clippers from 1942. The white...

For the lizards in the lounge, when did the 4x1 double breasted jacket begin to be acceptable, common wear? An unscientific review of 1940s movies suggests 4x2 was already pretty common, with some 4x1, but what are others' thoughts? Similar question, when did brass and other metal buttons first...

That DB Cenci above is a beaut.

Sorry, all I see at the link is a bunch of women's overcoats and a few men's, but nothing military. Also, size or actual dimensions? Cheers.

When would we estimate that photo with Charlie Chaplin was taken?

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Just posted on eBay a size Large, new condition tanker by ATF (unlabelled but it is theirs). Very nice: http://www.ebay.com/itm/ATF-Tanker-Jacket-2nd-Model-M1942-NWoT-Large/182785917760

Just listed on eBay a size 42 Buzz Rickson tanker in new condition. It's too small for me (I have a sz. 46 I will be holding on to). http://www.ebay.com/itm/Buzz-Rickson-Tanker-Jacket-2nd-Model-M1942-NWoT/182784770003 I also have 2 sz. LARGE ATF tankers, also in new condition, I'll be posting...

Double breasted suits and sportcoats with notched lapels (including 4 button, one fastened with long roll lapel). 1920s-1950s: Discuss? Photo evidence?

Resurrecting a very old thread but what is the board's view on 1920s-40s authenticity of notched lapel DB jackets? I have a 4-button (one fastened, long roll lapel) with notched lapels that I quite like. It is contemporary and not vintage, but was wondering if it was even an acceptable...

Oui, the Richelieu and her sister Jean Bart were real beauties. I believe Jean Bart was actually upgraded during the war in the U.S.

"Blue" socks or "black" for ratings in white shorts? Also, did ratings white shorts differ in their specs form officer white shorts? I am familiar with RN white shorts that have two attached cloth belts with white metal buckles, vertical side pockets at side seams, no rear pockets. Were these...

Done, and no dice.