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  1. K

    1949 US Naval Peacoat size 38S F/S

    I accept any reasonable offer. Thanks
  2. K

    1949 US Naval Peacoat size 38S F/S

    Selling my 1949 size 38S. Too short for me. Very few hardly seen moth marks, one 1.5” tear in lining just sewed( see pictures)Overall in descent condition. $60 plus shipping. Pit to pit 20” Shoulder seam to sleeve 24.5” Collar Bottom to hem: 30” 3 out of 6 buttons are newly sewed. I just hand...
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    Questions About the United States Navy Peacoat

    Hi everyone: Selling my 1949 size 38S. Too short for me. Very few hardly seen moth marks, one 1.5” tear in lining just sewed( see pictures)Overall in descent condition. $60 plus shipping. Pit to pit 20” Shoulder seam to sleeve 24.5” Collar Bottom to hem: 30” 3 out of 6 buttons are newly...
  4. K

    Questions About the United States Navy Peacoat

    How about this one? Based on the Peacoat Date Guide . It’s a 1949 coat. Correct me if l am wrong
  5. K

    Questions About the United States Navy Peacoat

  7. K

    Questions About the United States Navy Peacoat

    Please help: can you positively identify if this label represents Kersey or Melton wool? Thanks
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    Questions About the United States Navy Peacoat

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    Questions About the United States Navy Peacoat

    I am a believer of wet cleaning. Soak flat in tub w warm water & shampoo for 30 minutes. Brush the collar and sleeve ends with soft brush. Press with bear foot while it’s staying flat. Rinse w shower. Apply conditioner and rinse again. Soak in fresh water for another 30 minutes. Laying flat on...
  10. K

    Questions About the United States Navy Peacoat

    So if the “ Naval clothing Depot” lasted till 1950-51, then this label can only ensure a 2-3 year range, not exactly 1949
  11. K

    Questions About the United States Navy Peacoat

    I remember one member showing his 1949 coat with a tag reading” naval clothing depot “ is that reliable information?
  13. K

    Questions About the United States Navy Peacoat

    So how do you identify a 1949 Peacoat? What the label would say?
  14. K

    Questions About the United States Navy Peacoat

    It's blue w pewter buttons
  15. K

    Questions About the United States Navy Peacoat

    Please help me : 1) what year is this ? 2) is it Kersey wool or Melton wool? Thanks
  16. K

    Questions About the United States Navy Peacoat

    What size is this one? If it’s 40S or 40R would you consider selling it?
  17. K

    Questions About the United States Navy Peacoat

    Will the US naval pea coat w 100% Melton wool in 80s and 90s softer? As soft as the current wool coat in mall?
  19. K

    Questions About the United States Navy Peacoat

    I got a seemingly 1972 Naval Pea coat with Melton wool. The fabric feels dry and not as soft as the modern Melton wool blend , such as Kelvin Cl. Is that normal for the 70s pea coat ? Or l just got an odd one?
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    Questions About the United States Navy Peacoat

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    Questions About the United States Navy Peacoat

    kersey wool : heavy n dense , better wind n water resistance. But more stiff n rigid. Melton wool: soft n drape better . But less wind resistant. Comfy make it the modern choice
  22. K

    Questions About the United States Navy Peacoat

    Is $99 a good price for a good condition one? Thanks
  23. K

    What Jacket Are You Wearing Today?

    RRL Herringbone twill shirt. Don’t know why the length (27” for M) is 2” shorter than a similar style shirt; but 2” longer than a jacket.

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