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The coat was designed so that it would be buttoned up all the way, and this is how the clothing regulations read. Most sailors didn't like this arrangement and left the top buttons undone—leading to the unruly lapel. The Navy couldn't have this so it finally redesigned the coat, and we got the Post WWII coat with the lapels that are born lying flat and stay that way through the life of the coat.