Speaking of eBay...
I think it's funny that probably 90%+ of the listings for "Vintage genuine WW2 Issue Navy Pea Coat" are easily identifiable as NOT WW2. I wouldn't have known until I found Peacoat's guide, but now it's almost a sport for me to spot the Bulls***.
Thanks for the info everyone. I thought there were only 8 buttons/six showing, so that's what had me confused. I'll need to have a closer look if it's still there next time I visit. In any case, I doesn't fit me, so I was going to try to flip it. Based on what I'm seeing on eBay completed...
On a recent vintage store visit, I saw what looked to be a vintage Navy Pea coat (tan cord pockets, stenciled name on lining, no label) but it had a detachable throat tab on the collar. I looked through the "Peacoat Dating" thread but didn't see any mention of these. Were throat tabs common, but...
Unfortunately, it's a little small for my giant melon of a head. I just thought it was beautiful, and figured someone might want it. The inside really does look perfect and unworn. The moth damage really doesn't look as bad as the photos suggest. While I did notice a bit of it in the fluorescent...
I've been coming to this forum for hat info for a long time, but this is my first post.
I thrifted a great old Brooks Bros hat in an original box, but would love to get some input from you guys on condition and age.The lining and band seem to be in perfect shape, and I'm going to guess this...
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