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What else is on the tag?Hi, just wanted to know if a label reading “Trenton Sportswear Inc” is a legit one
What else is on the tag?Hi, just wanted to know if a label reading “Trenton Sportswear Inc” is a legit one
What else is on the tag?
Hi Nick,About 5 years ago i came across @Peacoat thread about vintage Us Navy peacoats and the dating on them. I subsequently began my hunt for one. Well.... buying one wasnt enough (just like the leather jackets bug), i ended up purchasing 3, all from Ebay, as that was my only option here down under. I have to say that the build quality of these coats is second to none. These would cost well over a thousand dolllars if they were made like this in todays market. My wife is very upset that she cannot even buy a quality 100% wool coat that comes close to my coats. I have enjoyed wearing these the last few winters here along with my leather jackets. Accoding to the tags on the inside jackets, i have 2 with identical tags which i believe would indicate from 1966, and the other one from world war 2 era, but not sure what year, hoping @Peacoat would take a look.
I have the same looking tag on 2 coats (1966) have the tag below with pics of me wearing one of them.
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The tag below from world war 2 era? and pics of me wearing.
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Toward the end of the Peacoat Dating Guide, there is a section on sizing to help the prospective buyer get the right size when buying online. The link is below. Scroll to almost the end.Hi Nick,
I really like the fit of your Peacoats on you; I was wondering about how tall and heavy you are? I'm trying to buy a Navy issued Peacoat but I'm a little lost with the sizing. I am 5'9" and a 164 lbs with a 39 inch chest and looks like I might be about your body type from looking at your pics.
Got it! That was very good!Toward the end of the Peacoat Dating Guide, there is a section on sizing to help the prospective buyer get the right size when buying online. The link is below. Scroll to almost the end.
https://www.thefedoralounge.com/threads/peacoat-dating.35824/
Hi Pantxo,Hi Nick,
I really like the fit of your Peacoats on you; I was wondering about how tall and heavy you are? I'm trying to buy a Navy issued Peacoat but I'm a little lost with the sizing. I am 5'9" and a 164 lbs with a 39 inch chest and looks like I might be about your body type from looking at your pics.
Please post a picture of the tag and a picture of the coat from the front, along with a measurement down the back of he jacket from the seam where the collar attaches to the body to the hem at the bottom.Hi, I'm a new member. I was inquiring about Navy Peacoats and saw the information from Bartender. Very informative. I acquired a Peacoat from a friend that we thought was his dad's from WW11. It was kept in a hope chest for decades. But after reading your article I think it is maybe from WW1. It has 10, 13 star and anchor buttons, lower flap pockets, no corduroy pocket lining, not tapered fit. No stitching on cuff. I would like to confirm. It is in really nice condition. Also would like to get an idea of it's value.
Hi, I'm a new member. I was inquiring about Navy Peacoats and saw the information from Bartender. Very informative. I acquired a Peacoat from a friend that we thought was his dad's from WW11. It was kept in a hope chest for decades. But after reading your article I think it is maybe from WW1. It has 10, 13 star and anchor buttons, lower flap pockets, no corduroy pocket lining, not tapered fit. No stitching on cuff. I would like to confirm. It is in really nice condition. Also would like to get an idea of it's value.
Hi Nick,Hi Pantxo,
i also am 5'9" weigh a bit less 70 kgs (154lbs) and a 39-40 inch chest. The tags on all my vintage peacoats show 36R sizing.
Cheers Nick.
Yes, i would think a 36R would be a better fit for you.Hi Nick,
I ended up buying a 40R Navy Peacoat and though I am 40R, it fit too loose. After much thought, I am set that the 36R would be the best fit for me. So as we seem to have a similar body type, just confirming that at 5'9"- 39-40 inch chest a 36R is the best fit. I suppose they make them slightly oversize to allow for layers under the coat?