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UNITED STATES NAVY PEACOAT!
Contractor: Major Coat Co.
The United States Navy peacoat is an iconic clothing item, and, as a result, it has been widely copied with varying degrees of success. But if you want a peacoat, you should secure an authentic US Navy peacoat, both for their authenticity and because all of their features are guided by function, not fashion.
This is an authentic US Navy peacoat. It was made by the Naval contractor The Major Clothing Co. and dates from 1983. Despite its age, this is in absolutely excellent condition--a true testament to the quality and longevity of these coats. (Although I suspect that this one hasn't been worn very much!) This coat is all melton wool--far superior to the wool/other fibres blends that are common--and is wonderfully warm and breatheable. It is double-breasted for additional warmth, and buttons in the male direction. (The Navy discontinued unisex buttoning--used depending on the direction of the wind--in 1965.) All of the buttons are the correct Navy anchor issue. As with all Navy peacoats this has a classic oversize collar that can be put up and fastened up to protect against the wind while on watch topside. This coat has a single centre hook vent. It has two deep slash handwarmer pockets at the front. It is half-lined, and retains its original spare button in the interior. This was, of course, Made in the USA.
Asking just $75, boxed and shipped in the USA. OFFERS WELCOME!
This is tagged 38S and measures appropriately.
Chest: 19 3/4
Sleeve: 24
Shoulder: 18 1/8
Length from top of oversize collar: 30 1/2
Length from bottom of oversize collar: 28
