That's a good sign that you can see no liner. If the liner were there, you would also be able to feel it between the shell and the inner nylon liner.
That's a good sign that you can see no liner. If the liner were there, you would also be able to feel it between the shell and the inner nylon liner.
I did the feel test and did notice a difference. Rubbing up on the right sleeve felt smoother than rubbing down. On the left sleeve it was the opposite-smooth rubbing down and rougher rubbing up. This was barely touching the garment.Now that I have looked at it again, the nap looks rough, like that of a Melton and not the smooth finish of the Kersey.
If this is Kersey, it will feel smooth to the touch, similar to a piece of velvet. If you rub down the sleeve it will be smooth; rub back up and there will be a slightly nappy feel to it. Not much difference, but just a bit.
With a Melton, there won't be any difference in going up or going down.
Hi where are u basedIf, by chance, anybody is stumbling over a 10 button peacoat in 38L, please let me know.
I have a 38L 8 button pea, but would prefer the slimmer WW2 variant.
Just curious what size chest you are im still looking for one but lot of money im findingGot the 1949 back from the Dry Cleaners, i'll do some close up's of the work the Tailors did tomorrow. I think they did a great job!
Just curious what size chest you are im still looking for one but lot of money im finding
What chest size were uMine is a Size 40, I really got lucky as didn't know it was a 1949 till after I'd bought it.
I also bought one a few years ago and was told it was a different year. I think it was supposed to be an early '50s.. The tag was a 1949. I lucked out on that one. Love those '49s.Mine is a Size 40, I really got lucky as didn't know it was a 1949 till after I'd bought it.
Looks nice i have my eye on a similar one i may buy curious as to your chest size and its fit as you mention it being a 40 im an inbetweener 39 inch chest and also looking at a 40 coatThe jacket was in a lot worse condition than the seller described, but with this forum once I was able to date it as a 1949 - it wasn't going back! The chances of finding another this side of the pond are very remote, particularly one that fits me from the get go.
I had a missing button on the top by the throat (the hidden buttons), trying to source replacements was a bit of an issue due to shipping costs. So I improvised and adapted, I now have a spare button in case it's needed with the additional cloth pieces.
Two genuine British Navy WW2 Greatcoat buttons are now in that place![]()