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    Questions About the United States Navy Peacoat

    Has anyone come across any vendors for the 1980's pewter buttons? Just curious. I haven't found any yet, myself.
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    Questions About the United States Navy Peacoat

    Yes, there's double stitching above the cuff -- it was the first thing I noticed when I took the coat out of the box. So... 1966, confirmed. :eusa_clap Had I never happened across this thread, I would've taken their word on the date of the coat. Yesterday, while stitching up the lining...
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    Questions About the United States Navy Peacoat

    After a delay due to an error on the shipping label, I received my peacoat from VintageTrends.com today. It's perfect save for a couple of small holes in the lining -- one above the back vent, the other inside the right sleeve. Other than that, it's a beauty. The site indicated that this is a...
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    Questions About the United States Navy Peacoat

    I noticed the discrepancies as well. Part of me was slightly irritated, but that feeling didn't last long -- it's hard to be irritated when I think of buying a peacoat in good condition for, say, $80, shipping included. :eek: ...which is what I just did. So now I've two great coats to look...
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    Questions About the United States Navy Peacoat

    I ran across this site yesterday -- your veritable pick of USN peacoats, and quite affordable! http://www.vintagetrends.com/military/thumbnails.asp?MC=Military+Vintage&CA=Men&SC=Jackets%2FCoats&ST=Navy+Pea+Coat
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    Questions About the United States Navy Peacoat

    Hi jgilbert. As a general rule, I would get one size larger than your actual size. I'm just a little guy -- a USN peacoat size 34R fits me like a glove, but I wear a 36 to accommodate heavy sweaters and hooded sweatshirts. I can wear my 34R fine with sweaters and such, but it's tight. The...
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    Questions About the United States Navy Peacoat

    Wow, okay. I had a feeling that was correct, but wanted to be sure. Thanks, Papaya. ;)
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    Questions About the United States Navy Peacoat

    Hello everyone. I was very excited to have come across this thread. Very interesting and informative! I just purchased a pristine 1951 USN pea coat for $65 from a friend's uncle. I've no pictures yet (I haven't received the coat in the mail)... the seller says that the label reads "Naval...

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