Questions About the United States Navy Peacoat

[spoonbelly1950]

I went for a walk tonight in the 2004 DSCP pea coat, 46 XL, Sterlingwear. Torso was comfortable (warm) but arms felt cool. The sleeve opening is too wide as we know but I had gloves on (35 degrees). I compared the sleeves to the body of the coat. I could not feel the fleece lining in the sleeves, the lining which is in the body. Just the satin lining. Aargh! I would like this to be a true winter coat so I guess I will have the sleeves interlined with a wool or wool fleece layer. Unless I can persuade Spoon to sell me one of his 46L Kersey coats!

Actually if I can part with one I would just give it away. Let me run it by in my head. I need to figure out which one I could give away. I'm originally from The Bronx and Queens.

 

[spoonbelly1950]

Actually if I can part with one I would just give it away. Let me run it by in my head. I need to figure out which one I could give away. I'm originally from The Bronx and Queens.

 

[STSinNYC]

Actually if I can part with one I would just give it away. Let me run it by in my head. I need to figure out which one I could give away. I'm originally from The Bronx and Queens.

I would be honored to have a "Spooncoat". Which I would be pleased to buy, truly. Or make an appropriate donation to a charity if you like. This 46XL DCSP Melton coat fits me well, so presuming a 46 L Kersey would as well, just a little shorter. My XL is about 37 inches long. At 32 inches long the regular 46 is a little short on me, barely covers my rear, I have a long torso. Regards from the city!

 

[spoonbelly1950]

I would be honored to have a "Spooncoat". Which I would be pleased to buy, truly. Or make an appropriate donation to a charity if you like. This 46XL DCSP Melton coat fits me well, so presuming a 46 L Kersey would as well, just a little shorter. My XL is about 37 inches long. At 32 inches long the regular 46 is a little short on me, barely covers my rear, I have a long torso. Regards from the city!

I just need to look through and take measurements and write up a description. I'm thinking of a 1969 that I have. Will get back to you soon.

 

[spoonbelly1950]

I just need to look through . them. That way I can compare and take measurements and write up a description. I'm thinking of a 1969 that I have. Will get back to you soon.

I also have a 46XL DCSP . I wiil compare measurements to that one.

 

[STSinNYC]

I also have a 46XL DCSP . I wiil compare measurements to that one.

Much appreciated.
Snow started falling here at about 1:30, several hours ahead of forecast. We may indeed get 8-12 inches here. Perhaps you will get similar up the river.

 

[Preppy Climber]

I recently came across a post-WWII U.S. Navy peacoat in my size (32) and @Peacoat encouraged me to purchase it. I'm so glad I did. Thank you, Peacoat!

I have several USN WWII peacoats but not post-WWII. Based on the inner tag, Peacoat estimates this one was manufactured between 1948-1950. Also, Peacoat was right about the lapels lying flat on postwar coats versus WWII.

USN peacoats in my size 32 are hard to find. I was fortunate to come across a WWII one awhile back. I also have a WWII peacoat in size 34, which is great for a looser fit or thick layers underneath.

As with all my USN peacoats, I had to get the sleeves shortened and the length shortened about two inches on my new-to-me peacoat. I wore it yesterday evening to a dinner outing. Wearing a piece of U.S. history makes me very happy! You can't see my other piece of history in the pic, but I was carrying a 1911 Illinois American Railroad pocket watch.

 

[spoonbelly1950]

I recently came across a post-WWII U.S. Navy peacoat in my size (32) and @Peacoat encouraged me to purchase it. I'm so glad I did. Thank you, Peacoat!

I have several USN WWII peacoats but not post-WWII. Based on the inner tag, Peacoat estimates this one was manufactured between 1948-1950. Also,

I recently came across a post-WWII U.S. Navy peacoat in my size (32) and @Peacoat encouraged me to purchase it. I'm so glad I did. Thank you, Peacoat!

I have several USN WWII peacoats but not post-WWII. Based on the inner tag, Peacoat estimates this one was manufactured between 1948-1950. Also, Peacoat was right about the lapels lying flat on postwar coats versus WWII.

USN peacoats in my size 32 are hard to find. I was fortunate to come across a WWII one awhile back. I also have a WWII peacoat in size 34, which is great for a looser fit or thick layers underneath.

As with all my USN peacoats, I had to get the sleeves shortened and the length shortened about two inches on my new-to-me peacoat. I wore it yesterday evening to a dinner outing. Wearing a piece of U.S. history makes me very happy! You can't see my other piece of history in the pic, but I was carrying a 1911 Illinois American Railroad pocket watch.

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Wow, glad you could find another coat.

Much appreciated.
Snow started falling here at about 1:30, several hours ahead of forecast. We may indeed get 8-12 inches here. Perhaps you will get similar up the river.

Peacoat was right about the lapels lying flat on postwar coats versus WWII.

USN peacoats in my size 32 are hard to find. I was fortunate to come across a WWII one awhile back. I also have a WWII peacoat in size 34, which is great for a looser fit or thick layers underneath.

As with all my USN peacoats, I had to get the sleeves shortened and the length shortened about two inches on my new-to-me peacoat. I wore it yesterday evening to a dinner outing. Wearing a piece of U.S. history makes me very happy! You can't see my other piece of history in the pic, but I was carrying a 1911 Illinois American Railroad pocket watch.

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Wow, glad you could find another coat. Looks great.

Much appreciated.
Snow started falling here at about 1:30, several hours ahead of forecast. We may indeed get 8-12 inches here. Perhaps you will get similar up the river.

 

[spoonbelly1950]

Wow, glad you could find another coat. Looks great.

Much appreciated.
Snow started falling here at about 1:30, several hours ahead of forecast. We may indeed get 8-12 inches here. Perhaps you will get similar up the river.

At 7:46 AM it looks like maybe 10-12 inches.

 

[spoonbelly1950]

Wow, glad you could find another coat. Looks great.

I used to scour ebay everyday.

 

[Preppy Climber]

Wow, glad you could find another coat. Looks great.

Thank you, spoonbelly1950!

 

[STSinNYC]

At 7:46 AM it looks like maybe 10-12 inches.

We got 20 inches (Central Park). Beautiful in the park but massive slush swamps already at street corners.

 

[spoonbelly1950]

1969 46L Kersey measurements
sleeve length under arm 17
SL from top of shoulder seam 25
coat length 36
shoulder 21 1/4
wrist 7 1/4
chest approx. 47

 

[spoonbelly1950]

We got 20 inches (Central Park). Beautiful in the park but massive slush swamps already at street corners.

i think we got 18. my sons in North Jersey 24. Some parts of long Island 30

 

[STSinNYC]

1969 46L Kersey measurements
sleeve length under arm 17
SL from top of shoulder seam 25
coat length 36
shoulder 21 1/4
wrist 7 1/4
chest approx. 47

Same measurements as the 2004 DSCP 46XL coat that I have. The sleeves were a little longer, I had them shortened about 1.5 inches. They are now the same length as your 1969 Kersey coats. The 2004 coat is very slightly longer, 36.7, measuring the back. May have stretched a little over time.

 

[spoonbelly1950]

Same measurements as the 2004 DSCP 46XL coat that I have. The sleeves were a little longer, I had them shortened about 1.5 inches. They are now the same length as your 1969 Kersey coats. The 2004 coat is very slightly longer, 36.7, measuring the back. May have stretched a little over time.

There are two concerns with this coat;
The sleeves were shortened a bit and were not done right. The second is it has a moth ball smell. Moth ball smell does go away. I would rather have that temporarily then permanent nibbles or holes. the coat is in very good shape. the sleeves are in decent shape. I can send you pictures.

 

[spoonbelly1950]

There are two concerns with this coat;
The sleeves were shortened a bit and were not done right. The second is it has a moth ball smell. Moth ball smell does go away. I would rather have that temporarily then permanent nibbles or holes. the coat is in very good shape. the sleeves are in decent shape. I can send you pictures.

 

[STSinNYC]

There are two concerns with this coat;
The sleeves were shortened a bit and were not done right. The second is it has a moth ball smell. Moth ball smell does go away. I would rather have that temporarily then permanent nibbles or holes. the coat is in very good shape. the sleeves are in decent shape. I can send you pictures.

I am sure it's fine. Moth ball smell not a concern, that airs out in a short time. Grateful that you are willing to part with the Kersey coat in our hard to find size!

 

[spoonbelly1950]

I am sure it's fine. Moth ball smell not a concern, that airs out in a short time. Grateful that you are willing to part with the Kersey coat in our hard to find size!

If you want it you can have it. Would you pay for the shipping? It can't be too much. I live 61 miles north of the Bronx/ Westchester boarder.

 

[STSinNYC]

If you want it you can have it. Would you pay for the shipping? It can't be too much. I live 61 miles north of the Bronx/ Westchester boarder.

I just PM'd you, hopefully that worked. I would be happy to come up, explained in the PM.