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    WWII Pea Coats

    maybe he was referring to the buttons...
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    These shoes needed...

    On 50% sale $95. http://www.footsoport.com/products/shoe_detail.aspx?sid=7 Not as wonderful as original 502 Foot so Port but still with the Munson last. Leaving the planet for good this time; that's why the sale
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    WWII Pea Coats

    TY, Dottore! :)
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    WWII Pea Coats

    The pilling is the worst and it's been going on for 20 years now. My 1980 was embarrassing. I cleaned it up and gave to my foreman's wife. She fills it out better than me. I shrivelled from size 40 to 38 since the Navy. - Hey, maybe we could check our stuff out together when it gets a little...
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    WWII Pea Coats

    My WW2 is similar to the 1966 coat but slightly thinner and less rigid. In the '66 my arms feel like they're in a stove pipe. The kersy has a harsher Scotchbrite feel-definitely needs breaking in. The 1968 coat I was issued was very good too but had the flannel pockets which to me was the...
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    WWII Pea Coats

    Aren't we fortunate to have these though? Recently got a mint item which I dated to June 1944 from the Naval Clothing Factory in Brooklyn. The materials, workmanship and fit is clearly superior to the Buzz Rickson pea coats I tried down on Orchard Street. They want $750 but mine was slightly...
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    Pea Coat Measurement Questions

    ditto timing Don't give up checking. I just picked up virgin WW2 10 button on ebay as well as the deadstock 1966 I posted some days ago during the "off" season. I admit to being one of those puny size 38-40 guys but a miracle opportunity will just pop up anytime. (BTW, Mr. Peacoat, the WW2...
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    1966 Pea coat

    WW2 collar stiching Here's an example of decorative stitching from an authentic coat
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    1966 Pea coat

    Buzz Rickson's version Incidentally, how do like the blue pockets?
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    1966 Pea coat

    collar I thought the old coats had collar stitching like I've seen on some of the flight jackets in the forum. Frankly, I have never examined an 8 button coat. Thank you for looking at your inventory though.
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    1966 Pea coat

    A couple of interesting features: [/URL][/IMG] Federal Stock Number included on label (no big deal) [/URL][/IMG] Corduroy pocket color matches dark blue Kersey Reference jacket with button and closed pocket is current Sterlingwear [/URL][/IMG] Sun exaggerates blue colors and washes...
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    My new Peacoat

    pea coat eras Anybody know when they gave up on the decorative stitching on the back of the turned up collar? Is it just on the 8 button models or did it make it to some of the 6 buttons too? Vietnam on have collars that are just a sewn-on flap.
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    Ricky Jackets

    It looks excellent and professional! The pattern is very interesting- not gaudy or corny like some Rickies. No apologies... you look really good in it. Congrats.
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    Used "vintage" Peacoat.

    And thank you for taking care of me- obviously I'm new here but more than that, this is my first experience with any forum of any kind. I hardly know what I'm doing let alone what I should be doing.
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    Used "vintage" Peacoat.

    1967 Peacoat 44 Looks good! Check ebay [is that the way it's done?]
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    Used "vintage" Peacoat.

    Don't worry. Your problem is one of timing. I have been watching ebay too and noticed a sudden drop off of listings- all sizes. It's spring and people are not thinking about coats. Those listing know they won't get a good price. Nobody is digging around their closets for winter wear. Check...
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    CC41 Mac - Tell me why the high price?

    Beside its brand and vintage cachet, it just looks so much better than the junk you would buy today. Price an Aquascutum or Burberry and the Mac is reasonable, better looking and a "real" thing. Hopethat Aquascutum can get back to some roots having ditched their two "nouveau elite" designers...
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    Double breasted peacoats

    I had a thought while adopting Peacoat's position on imponderables last night. A peacoat is synonymous with "reefer." What if the double breasted thing is all about access. Sailors up on the yards of old sailing ships, reefing sails in the weather, would need something inside their jacket...
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    Trench Coat - the 'Ultimate' Thread!

    Yeah, and to say nothing of Scotland which is probably the capital of vintage trench coats!
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    Double breasted peacoats

    Considering peacoats (pre-1966), what on earth was the purpose of fully functional double rows of buttons and holes? Faux double breasted front makes sense for extra protection. But the only reason I can think for two sets is to cover the egg you dropped on your coat at breakfast. (P.S. no women...

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