Questions About the United States Navy Peacoat

[Peacoat]

Hello Peacoat - Just wanted to throw in my two cents. I have 2 WWII coats. One has no tags. However, it does fit me like a 46. My WWII Coast Guard coat has the inside pocket tag.. This coat fits me just a little bit bigger then my 46 WWII. It is either a 46 or even maybe a 48. They both look just about brand new. I think the Coast Guard coat has a printed tag.

With a printed tag, that should be a post 1943 coat.

You are fortunate in having found two WW II coats in the larger sizes. They are rare indeed.

 

[MacLean]

Hello Peacoat - Just wanted to throw in my two cents. I have 2 WWII coats. One has no tags. However, it does fit me like a 46. My WWII Coast Guard coat has the inside pocket tag.. This coat fits me just a little bit bigger then my 46 WWII. It is either a 46 or even maybe a 48. They both look just about brand new. I think the Coast Guard coat has a printed tag.

Forgot to add that my coat has "U. S. Coast Guard" stenciled inside on the back and front right underneath the wearer's name/#, so definitely a USCG coat.

 

[Peacoat]

Forgot to add that my coat has "U. S. Coast Guard" stenciled inside on the back and front right underneath the wearer's name/#, so definitely a USCG coat.

But it has the standard Navy tag? Does it have the Coast Guard emblem embroidered on the right sleeve?

 

[MacLean]

But it has the standard Navy tag? Does it have the Coast Guard emblem embroidered on the right sleeve?

No USCG emblem, but yes, Navy Clothing tag

 

[spoonbelly1950]

But it has the standard Navy tag? Does it have the Coast Guard emblem embroidered on the right sleeve?

My CG coat does have a printed CG tag. It doesn't however, have that little embroidered emblem. A few years ago I bought a Kersey coat that had the small emblem on the sleeve . To tell you the truth I can't remember the specifics of that coat but I did resell it as it turned out to be too small and was probably a 44 instead of a 46. I can't remember if it was a CG C. Very coincidentally I'm going to see my brother in law today who was in the CG for many, many years. Will ask him about dems CG coats.

 

[Peacoat]

My CG coat does have a printed CG tag. It doesn't however, have that little embroidered emblem. A few years ago I bought a Kersey coat that had the small emblem on the sleeve . To tell you the truth I can't remember the specifics of that coat but I did resell it as it turned out to be too small and was probably a 44 instead of a 46. I can't remember if it was a CG C. Very coincidentally I'm going to see my brother in law today who was in the CG for many, many years. Will ask him about dems CG coats.

Yes, please do. I would like to see what he remembers about them. Specifics about the tag and the emblem would be helpful.

 

[spoonbelly1950]

Yes, please do. I would like to see what he remembers about them. Specifics about the tag and the emblem would be helpful.

I made a mistake. Will be seeing my brother in law tomorrow , Friday. I have a list of questions for him.. Will probably get back to you on Sat.

 

[spoonbelly1950]

Yes, please do. I would like to see what he remembers about them. Specifics about the tag and the emblem would be helpful.

Hello Peacoat - He was not issued a peacoat when he started CG. He said it was because he started as a non comm, officer. Probably better than that he was working a couple of weeks ago with someone who works for the Uniform Historian of The CG. He said he will email or text me his contact information. He couldn't help me much, and had the same basic information that we knew. He did say that maybe through the CGUH we could contact the Navy Uniform Historian. These might turn out to be fruitful. Will forward what I can get to you ASAP. He said in a couple to a few days. Should I ask him if he was issued a bridge coat?

 

[spoonbelly1950]

Hello Peacoat - He was not issued a peacoat when he started CG. He said it was because he started as a non comm, officer. Probably better than that he was working a couple of weeks ago with someone who works for the Uniform Historian of The CG. He said he will email or text me his contact information. He couldn't help me much, and had the same basic information that we knew. He did say that maybe through the CGUH we could contact the Navy Uniform Historian. These might turn out to be fruitful. Will forward what I can get to you ASAP. He said in a couple to a few days. Should I ask him if he was issued a bridge coat?

He said that small embroidered emblem was the "Coast Guard Shield". He entered the CG in 1979.

 

[spoonbelly1950]

He said that small embroidered emblem was the "Coast Guard Shield". He entered the CG in 1979.

He said that small embroidered emblem was the "Coast Guard Shield". He entered the CG in 1979.

He said that small embroidered emblem was the "Coast Guard Shield". He entered the CG in 1979.

Peacoat - Their whole house came down with Covid. Will get back to you

 

[Peacoat]

Hello Peacoat - Should I ask him if he was issued a bridge coat?

As an NCO, he wasn't issued a bridge coat; he would have had to have bought it himself, or he could have worn a peacoat. When reaching the rank of E-7, the first thing a Navy chief is going to buy is a bridge coat. Probably not two in 100 continue to wear their peacoats.

 

[spoonbelly1950]

As an NCO, he wasn't issued a bridge coat; he would have had to have bought it himself, or he could have worn a peacoat. When reaching the rank of E-7, the first thing a Navy chief is going to buy is a bridge coat. Probably not two in 100 continue to wear their peacoats.

will get back to him soon.

 

[spoonbelly1950]

will get back to him soon.

Peacoat Will be seeing the brother in law on Wed. They just went through Covid and then their basement flooded. Hopefully the Uniform Historians can help you with information.

 

[Bolex]

I have now managed to get a peacoat photos to follow once dry cleaned has a musty smell i believe it is a late 50s this one seems to fit me thanks to reading fedora guide second time lucky after a ww2 was far too tight on me ! its missing one anchor button but i cant seem to find a uk seller on ebay that has any in stock 30mm . One ebay seller has the original bakelite 8 button set taken off an unnsalvageable peacoat but wanting nearly 20 british pound with postage i only paid 38 for the coat off a peacoat regular seller in uk . does anyone know where i can source a button from in the uk thanks either original or reproduction .

 

[Peacoat]

The dry cleaning should have removed the musty odor. Perhaps you could invest in an ozone generator. I have and it works a treat.

I don't know about UK eBay, but those buttons are usually available on US eBay and relatively inexpensive.

 

[Bolex]

The dry cleaning should have removed the musty odor. Perhaps you could invest in an ozone generator. I have and it works a treat.

I don't know about UK eBay, but those buttons are usually available on US eBay and relatively inexpensive.

Sorry meant to say i am getting it dry cleaned tomorrow will be interesting to see what affect it has

 

[Peacoat]

Sorry meant to say i am getting it dry cleaned tomorrow will be interesting to see what affect it has

That is basically what you said. My reading comprehension skills must have been on pause.

I think the dry cleaning will remove the odor and give your peacoat shell a like new appearance. Let us know how it goes. PC