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    Questions About the United States Navy Peacoat

    So I've been reading through the threads and picking up more and more info, and decided to add some extra bits... 1. For anyone that is looking for a clear-cut difference between kersey and melton: -Kersey is 100% wool, woven in a twill pattern and features a trimmed nap on both sides. 32...
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    vintage peacoat sizing?

    Peacoat, wearing a sweater and taking a point to point measurement at the angle where the arm meets the shoulder (the acromion at it's widest point is usually good) across the fullest part of the upper back (the tape should touch the base of the neck - so T1 vertebrate); and then comparing it to...
  3. K

    Peacoat from "Major Coat Company"?

    Well, I am at a loss Peacoat... 1/2 Arm scythe/hole: roughly 10.25" - 10.5" 1/2 back roughly halfway down the shoulder seam where it meets the left "back panel" seam: roughly 8.5" 1/2 back from the left pit to center seam: ~ 10.5"
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    Peacoat from "Major Coat Company"?

    Pea coat, thank you for the responses. I think an actual tagged 40 would fit differently from my own. Could you do me a favor and take 2 measurements (half armhole, and half back) of yours? I'd really appreciate it. Modern tailor has a guide in case it is needed...
  5. K

    Peacoat from "Major Coat Company"?

    I won't debate Kersey vs. Melton as I've been able to compare my coat to an 80/20 Melton coat, but at 400-500 for a mint "like new" pea coat I might be able to convince myself to look past the new material's short-comings. I think I'll take a look on eBay and wait for a 1960s to pop up.
  7. K

    Peacoat from "Major Coat Company"?

    How do the rest of the measurements stack up Peacoat? I see that you can get by with a 40 even with a 42" chest measurement. My problem is the arm scythe (sleeve seam) digs into my shoulder. I'm worried that this is just a generously cut 38, similar to a draped suit. All aspects are a 38 (arm...
  8. K

    Peacoat from "Major Coat Company"?

    I finally got around to getting some pictures... It seems as if this coat is actually a 40R that was tagged as a 38R, at least from the information that I've found when looking at other items sized 40R. The shoulders seem consistent for the most part but I would like to see if they match up...
  9. K

    Peacoat from "Major Coat Company"?

    I'll double check that now and make sure that I am doing this correctly. My main problem with this coat is that the arm scythes (armholes) are very high and the back point to point fits very snug offering little room for movement at full extension in front of my body (arms). I called...
  10. K

    Peacoat from "Major Coat Company"?

    Longplay my experience is with suits so take this with a grain of salt but I suspect it may be similar when it comes to sizing length. 6'1" is the cutoff for regular and long, 5'7 and under should be looking towards short.
  11. K

    Peacoat from "Major Coat Company"?

    I have read through the guide and saw where his personal 42 measured a 22.25 and his 40 measured a 21.25. I could assume that a 38 should measure 20.25 for a total of 40.5, but since 5 separate measurements result in 21.375, I don't just want to assume that my 38 is a 40 as Peacoat also stated...
  13. K

    Peacoat from "Major Coat Company"?

    Peacoat, what are the expected P2P measurements of 38, 40, and 42 sized pea coats? I have remeasured my 1966 38R multiple times now and came up with a measurement of 21 3/8". At approximately 41.5" (chest measure) which size should I be looking for, for an optimal, true fit?
  14. K

    Peacoat from "Major Coat Company"?

    Oh this will never be up for sale as the original owner was my father. If given the opportunity I will pass it along to my son along with my grandfather's WWII uniform. I will see about posting some pictures for sizing opinions. Should I create a new thread or is it ok to post in this one? I...
  15. K

    Peacoat from "Major Coat Company"?

    Just joined the forum and also just received my first vintage pea coat. It is a 1966 issue (according to the type of tag and sleeve details), and with the exception of a couple of barely noticeable wear marks, it is pristine. If some of the more knowledgable members could chime in on sizing it...

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