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    Show us your vintage home!

    Our house in Bremerton, Washington (1999-2006). Circa 1936:
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    Questions About the United States Navy Peacoat

    Gents: In the Navy, when a First Class Petty Officer "puts on Anchors", i.e., is promoted to Chief Petty Officer, he/she is authorized to wear a bridgecoat. Additionally, he/she may also convert his/her peacoat to a reefer by removing the crow (the petty officer's insignia on the left arm of...
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    Capes/Cloaks

    FWIW, the South American countries are also the most "Europeanized" as well. I'm not surpised to see their El Commandante's fancy capes and cloaks. :D I agree, say what you want about their politics, but they look good.
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    Capes/Cloaks

    For those who aren't bent on having a "military" model boat cloak, I've seen this website before as well... http://www.cloaksofireland.com/Opera1.htm Pricy, but as far as I can see, high quality.
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    Capes/Cloaks

    Well the officer I bought it from only wore it like 4-5 times. I've worn mine to a Holiday Ball and a Marine Corps Ball (as outerwear for my evening/dinner dress uniform). While I don't think I could get away wearing w/ a business suit ala FDR, I'd have no problem wearing w/ a tux or to the...
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    New Ladies and Gents Step Forward

    Glad to be here, and next period authentic project for me is to swtich to straight razor shaving. :)
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    Valkyrie

    Anyone seen Valkyrie? Took the Mrs to see "Valkyrie" last weekend... Valkyrie Movie Trailer While I've never been a Cruise fan, they did a pretty darn good job of not only making it accurate as far as the sets/casting went, they also told the story pretty well. Anyone else see and/or...
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    New Ladies and Gents Step Forward

    New in Town here as well. I'm a Coast Guard Officer who is enjoying a few months on the beach in Newport, Rhode Island while attending the Naval War College. My wife Candi and I live about 2 miles off of Bellevue Ave (where the mansions are). Anyone else here who is in the neighborhood, drop...
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    U.S. Army considers new uniforms

    It's just the flash and extra light from the room. It's black. The material is grogham (mixture of mohair and wool I guess); lining is black silk. Thanks for the info about the Abbotts whites...if my converstion attempt doesn't work out I just may need to get me a set before this summer.
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    U.S. Army considers new uniforms

    For those who are interested, my Boat Cloak (for USN/USCG): ...in comparision to the other services. USMC Boat Cloak: Army Cape: Navy/CG Boat Cloak is lined in Black satin w/ the knot closure. USMC Boat Cloak is lined in Red statin w/ a rope closure. Army Officers cape is...
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    U.S. Army considers new uniforms

    Otium: Here is one on Ebay if you don't mind an older one. This one is obviously from a smaller man though... http://cgi.ebay.com/US-Navy-Officers-Formal-Dress-Cape-1913_W0QQitemZ250313555143QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?_trksid=p3286.m20.l1116 Just be patient and keep your eye...
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    U.S. Army considers new uniforms

    Actually, it took me only about a month or so to locate one. I bought my cloak from a retired O5/JAG who had only worn his like 4-5 times since he had it tailor-made in 1972 (the year I was born). lol Keep your eyes out and be persistant and you'll find one...and most importantly save $300...
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    Show Us Your OVERCOATS

    How about a Boat Cloak? :D

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