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    Toggle coat question.............

    I had read that they were unofficially used by the british Navy in WWI. I was wondering if they had caught on for wear here in the US sometime after.
  2. 31 Model A

    Toggle coat question.............

    I've read the History of the toggle coats coming out of Britian after WWII but they were design a bit before then. Would someone know more about it's first introduction into the US and when? Sometimes referred to as the Duffle Coat also but I'm concerned to know of the toggle enclosure. Thanks
  3. 31 Model A

    What Song Would You Like Played At Your Funeral.

    No music at my funeral except Taps at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery but if my kids decide to have a small memorial, I'd like to have these two, they will explain everything...
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    How would you earn a living?

    My first TO&E unit after boot camp and AIT had a 1SG named Nicola P Niccolucci. He was that cigar chewing WWII combat veteran from the Bronx. We all called him Big Nick. There was a big chalk bulletin board outside the orderly room and when he posted something, he signed it, Big Nick. Our CO was...
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    How would you earn a living?

    I would have played baseball for the St Louis Browns, "First in Booze, First in Shoes and Last in the American League". It's not winning that counts, it's the enjoyment of just playing the game.
  7. 31 Model A

    Winter coat?????

    I'm presently watching two on eBay that are my size.
  8. 31 Model A

    Winter coat?????

    Comments on this one: http://www.hanksclothing.com/filson_10043_wool_mackinaw_cruiser.html in grey/black. Thanks..............
  9. 31 Model A

    Vintage Car Thread - Discussion and Parts Requests

    WOW!!!! That would look nice in my garage, it would fit right in.
  10. 31 Model A

    Winter coat?????

    Thanks Dinerman. I have looked at Ebay off and on, found some that were perfect but not heavy enough or small sizes. I shall keep looking, I have some time yet. I'm somewhat reluctant buying vintage because I'm not knowledgeable enough as I am in other areas. I have done research to help but...
  11. 31 Model A

    Winter coat?????

    From what I've been able to find, the Hemingway is no longer offered.
  13. 31 Model A

    Winter coat?????

    My shirt size normally is 42 and coat size is 44 but I'll have a look. Email inbound.
  14. 31 Model A

    Winter coat?????

    Here is a coat I was thinking about. How well would this one fit the 30s styles? http://www.overstock.com/Clothing-Shoes/Cole-Haan-Mens-Plaid-Wool-Peacoat/9042846/product.html?refccid=6WPVAFRQGIRY4WCFM73S46YXWU&searchidx=0
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    Winter coat?????

    Thanks for your reply....I did look at what Filson offers. Most of my shirts and trousers are either Orvis or Filson and I looked at both the Cruiser and Double Cruiser but how close are these to the 1930s? I'd still like to find a plaid but more of a subdued instead bright red.
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    Winter coat?????

    With Winter not so far off, I'm thinking of adding to closet space a new wool winter coat. I have found in TFL a thread were someone had posted photos of a nice belted coat that I was going to ask if anyone knew who made them today but I can't find that thread again, gone through most all...
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    How many of you did hide a new leather jacket purchase from wife?

    I've been single since ninety-five and it was after that when I found out that I had enough money to buy one..........or two or three. :)
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    Braces and belt loops.............

    Thanks very much............... Ed
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    Braces and belt loops.............

    Greetings!!!! My first post and my first question. Trousers with belt loops and the wearing of braces. I have neatly removed belt loops from a set of cords that I will wear with braces for work wear personna and will have professional added the button for braces. The dress trousers has belt...
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