freakazoid
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Was searching ebay for a WW1 peacoat actually and there just happens to actually be a post-WW1 peacoat up, still up. It's still the WW1 style, not sure when it changed. Really tempting but I think right now my wife might kill me if she found out I spent that much on some clothing. But the same seller also had a bridgecoat dated October of 1923, at least that is what is written on the tag. This is in an extremely nice condition, as in all but NIB. The only real wear appears to be just some very slight fraying on the thread that forms the button holes on the front, and just the ones that would of actually been buttoned on the front.
Any ideas on what the date range this style was used? I've read through the Navy peacoat guide a few times but that almost exclusively deals with peacoats and not bridge coats. There doesn't seem to be as much info about the bridge coats that I've seen. Haven't read through the massive 91 page thread on pea coats yet. Also, were these Officer exclusive or did Chiefs also wear these? And with what uniform?
Closeup of the front buttons.
It is missing one button from the flap that closes up the bottom back slit, whatever those are called.
In the add for it the seller stated that the stripe on the end of the sleeve was done away with after 1947. That part is interesting, it's like a flatter section that you can feel.
I'm not sure but I'm assuming the chain for a coat hook is how they originally came, when I flipped it over to look at the back there is no thread coming out the back, and has an interesting sewing pattern; the collar is definitely not coming off lol.
These have those throat straps, don't remember what they are called.
Really curious if anyone knows what this opening is for. It's only on the left side, when wearing. From the outside it blends right in with the seam. It allows access to the inside but it's not big enough to get your hand through, and you have to almost reach behind you to reach it. And as you can see in the picture it's right next to a spot that also actually allows you to reach inside, both sides have this part. The actual access hole is also connected to the regular deep pocket, with one pocket on each side.
Speaking of the pockets, found this patch at the bottom of the right pocket. I've only been able to so far find one picture of this patch, https://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/vtg-navy-officers-boat-cloak-ww1-522663100 and it is on this really neat cloak that I've never heard of before and in about the same location as the bridge coats coat hook chain. Actually looking just now on the bridge coat I can see a very faint spot where it would of gone right below the chain. That's really awesome. You can also see the outline in the picture of the chain. Sucks that it came off but I'm really glad that it's still with it.
Here's the white tag that's inside a pocket. A quick Google of NSD Form 65 doesn't seem to come up with anything, although I think NSD might be Naval Support Depot. I wonder what it is in reference too. Unless maybe the tag itself is the form. Here is the big reason for getting this bridge coat, besides the post-WW1 awesomeness and that it is in amazing condition, I share the last name with whoever owned this. Is there any way to look up who this might of been?
Speaking of this pocket. It's kind of interesting. It's up higher and closer to the edge than the other pocket. Also the inside is kind of narrow, and deep which you can see where I'm pointing which is the bottom of the pocket. While typing this all up I was wondering what this could of possible been used for when an idea struck me. Last month I went to a local gun show and found a booth with a guy selling a bunch of vintage three-draw telescopes, I ended up getting one; the seller said he believes it's from the 1820's-1840's from France. It fits actually perfectly in there. and comes out easily. The AK74 bayonet is for size reference when completely closed up.
Was searching ebay for a WW1 peacoat actually and there just happens to actually be a post-WW1 peacoat up, still up. It's still the WW1 style, not sure when it changed. Really tempting but I think right now my wife might kill me if she found out I spent that much on some clothing. But the same seller also had a bridgecoat dated October of 1923, at least that is what is written on the tag. This is in an extremely nice condition, as in all but NIB. The only real wear appears to be just some very slight fraying on the thread that forms the button holes on the front, and just the ones that would of actually been buttoned on the front.
Any ideas on what the date range this style was used? I've read through the Navy peacoat guide a few times but that almost exclusively deals with peacoats and not bridge coats. There doesn't seem to be as much info about the bridge coats that I've seen. Haven't read through the massive 91 page thread on pea coats yet. Also, were these Officer exclusive or did Chiefs also wear these? And with what uniform?
Closeup of the front buttons.
It is missing one button from the flap that closes up the bottom back slit, whatever those are called.
In the add for it the seller stated that the stripe on the end of the sleeve was done away with after 1947. That part is interesting, it's like a flatter section that you can feel.
I'm not sure but I'm assuming the chain for a coat hook is how they originally came, when I flipped it over to look at the back there is no thread coming out the back, and has an interesting sewing pattern; the collar is definitely not coming off lol.
These have those throat straps, don't remember what they are called.
Really curious if anyone knows what this opening is for. It's only on the left side, when wearing. From the outside it blends right in with the seam. It allows access to the inside but it's not big enough to get your hand through, and you have to almost reach behind you to reach it. And as you can see in the picture it's right next to a spot that also actually allows you to reach inside, both sides have this part. The actual access hole is also connected to the regular deep pocket, with one pocket on each side.
Speaking of the pockets, found this patch at the bottom of the right pocket. I've only been able to so far find one picture of this patch, https://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/vtg-navy-officers-boat-cloak-ww1-522663100 and it is on this really neat cloak that I've never heard of before and in about the same location as the bridge coats coat hook chain. Actually looking just now on the bridge coat I can see a very faint spot where it would of gone right below the chain. That's really awesome. You can also see the outline in the picture of the chain. Sucks that it came off but I'm really glad that it's still with it.
Here's the white tag that's inside a pocket. A quick Google of NSD Form 65 doesn't seem to come up with anything, although I think NSD might be Naval Support Depot. I wonder what it is in reference too. Unless maybe the tag itself is the form. Here is the big reason for getting this bridge coat, besides the post-WW1 awesomeness and that it is in amazing condition, I share the last name with whoever owned this. Is there any way to look up who this might of been?
Speaking of this pocket. It's kind of interesting. It's up higher and closer to the edge than the other pocket. Also the inside is kind of narrow, and deep which you can see where I'm pointing which is the bottom of the pocket. While typing this all up I was wondering what this could of possible been used for when an idea struck me. Last month I went to a local gun show and found a booth with a guy selling a bunch of vintage three-draw telescopes, I ended up getting one; the seller said he believes it's from the 1820's-1840's from France. It fits actually perfectly in there. and comes out easily. The AK74 bayonet is for size reference when completely closed up.
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