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    N.F.S. Greatcoat... knowledge needed

    Also is this coat considered a "Greatcoat"? Im not fully aware of the difference between this and a pea coat.
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    N.F.S. Greatcoat... knowledge needed

    I'm 5'10" and it definitely doesn't seem short in length, but the the sleeves are 3/4 to 1" too short. There seems to be enough material hemmed at the cuffs to lengthen them that much. My grandma is a wiz of a tailor. May have her check into it. I was just concerned that it would really devalue...
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    N.F.S. Greatcoat... knowledge needed

    Thanks Sloan1874. Your directions were obviously good for a newb like me..
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    N.F.S. Greatcoat... knowledge needed

    Tag on inside edge of coat opening.
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    N.F.S. Greatcoat... knowledge needed

    Upon further investigation I see one button missing that holds the flap shut below right shoulder
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    N.F.S. Greatcoat... knowledge needed

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    N.F.S. Greatcoat... knowledge needed

    I can't seem to be able to post pictures. I have several. It is a navy blue wool coat that falls just below the knees. Has the typical "pea coat" button pattern. ( I'm obviously clueless) The buttons are plastic with NFS on them for National Fire Service.
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    N.F.S. Greatcoat... knowledge needed

    This is for all you outerwear folks, I'm a total newbie to this forum, the wealth of knowledge is very impressive. So I'm here to call on you. I have a 1943 Greatcoat made by Dunlop Rubber Co. for the British NFS. I never knew of the NFS, reading about them was quite interesting. Anyways the...

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