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    Questions About the United States Navy Peacoat

    Yes. After acquiring 3 fairly recently, in quick succession. I think I may need one or two more.:cool:
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    Questions About the United States Navy Peacoat

    Well, I picked up 2 more "new" for me, vintage coats this week! One WWII vintage 8 button, size 36 and an early 1950s size 38. I can now see how the hunt for the perfect coat can become a problem,...for some. (guiltily, looks around room. LOL) I will report back my impressions, soon.
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    Questions About the United States Navy Peacoat

    Thanks for the tips, Spoon. Yes, I see how plentiful vintage Kersey coats in the common sizes of 36, 38, 40 are, if one knows what to look for. To the point that I already have a couple of replacements in those sizes on the way, for not very much money. We'll see about their fit, and condition...
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    Questions About the United States Navy Peacoat

    Peacoat, I got your PM.
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    Questions About the United States Navy Peacoat

    Ha, I just decided to re-measure it yet again, just to be absolutely sure. And to see if 17.5" p2p was indeed correct, and it was correct. But I also noticed something that I hadn't noticed initially. While there is NO cross out of the "36" next to the stamped "36", In very, very faint and/or...
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    Questions About the United States Navy Peacoat

    I see that now! :facepalm: It's too bad it's so far off it's labelled size, as it really is just about perfect, mint condition. All buttons still have the original Z thread pattern, and the anchors on the right side are all canted slightly right. While the anchors on the left are all canted...
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    Questions About the United States Navy Peacoat

    More size "36" data points. It seems lightening has struck twice in almost the same exact circumstances as those quoted above. After contemplating a vintage USN issued Kersey peacoat purchase for the past year, which lead me here btw, and after reading and then re-reading this and Peacoat's...

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