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United States Navy Bridge Coat
This is wonderful! Made by David Clothing Co. of Brockton, Mass. for the United States Navy this beautiful officer's Bridge Coat conforms to all USN specifications.
It is cut from a dense and robust woolen cloth in regulation dark navy, and is--of course--double-breasted, the better to keep out the elements on the bridge or on parade. It features two rows of four USN buttons, together with two USN buttons located under the downturned oversized collar. (The original regulation buttons can readily be exchanged for non-naval buttons should you so prefer.) The collar is deliberately oversized so that it can be readily turned up to keep out wind and spray while on duty in harsh conditions. Naturally, the collar is also cut to add elegance and verve to the coat when turned down!
To complement the classic elegance of the collar the coat is cut with a slight flair so that it sways while in movement, providing significant panache--it's no surprise that a lot of iconic civilian clothing is cut on the model of military garb. The coat has two slash handwarmer pockets that allow access to the jacket beneath the coat--not that you would EVER use these as a naval officer!--as well as a vertical on-seam interior pocket. The back has a half-belt with fully functional buttons; it also has a single center vent with a hook vent.
This coat also has something never seen in civilian models--an on-seam side entry, which can be closed on the interior by a button down flap. This is for the entry of the lanyard securing your sword during dress parade. It also features an internal fabric latch for securing the coat.
This coat is half lined, and in absolutely excellent condition.
Asking just $75, OR OFFER, boxed and shipped in the USA.
Tagged 38S. Measurements:
Chest: 20
Sleeve: 24 1/2 (+2)
Shoulder: 18 1/2
Length: 40 (bottom of oversized collar)
43 1/3 (top of oversized collar)
This is wonderful! Made by David Clothing Co. of Brockton, Mass. for the United States Navy this beautiful officer's Bridge Coat conforms to all USN specifications.
It is cut from a dense and robust woolen cloth in regulation dark navy, and is--of course--double-breasted, the better to keep out the elements on the bridge or on parade. It features two rows of four USN buttons, together with two USN buttons located under the downturned oversized collar. (The original regulation buttons can readily be exchanged for non-naval buttons should you so prefer.) The collar is deliberately oversized so that it can be readily turned up to keep out wind and spray while on duty in harsh conditions. Naturally, the collar is also cut to add elegance and verve to the coat when turned down!
To complement the classic elegance of the collar the coat is cut with a slight flair so that it sways while in movement, providing significant panache--it's no surprise that a lot of iconic civilian clothing is cut on the model of military garb. The coat has two slash handwarmer pockets that allow access to the jacket beneath the coat--not that you would EVER use these as a naval officer!--as well as a vertical on-seam interior pocket. The back has a half-belt with fully functional buttons; it also has a single center vent with a hook vent.
This coat also has something never seen in civilian models--an on-seam side entry, which can be closed on the interior by a button down flap. This is for the entry of the lanyard securing your sword during dress parade. It also features an internal fabric latch for securing the coat.
This coat is half lined, and in absolutely excellent condition.
Asking just $75, OR OFFER, boxed and shipped in the USA.
Tagged 38S. Measurements:
Chest: 20
Sleeve: 24 1/2 (+2)
Shoulder: 18 1/2
Length: 40 (bottom of oversized collar)
43 1/3 (top of oversized collar)
