1944 US Cavalry horse hide trench coat

[John Warr]

One of our customers has a 1944 US Cavalry horse hide trench coat without a belt. Would it be in order to ask if anyone has pictures of the belt buckle ? Coat is chocolate brown, "blanket" lining. We have not seen it yet. I'd like to get as close to the original as possible, but the coat is a "wearer" not a "displayer" so strict authenticity may not be essential. We have not come across one of these before so our usual sources are not being too helpful.

 

[Rathdown]

I'm glad that "strict authenticity" is not essential. Like yourself I've never come across one of these before. I'd be rather cautious.

 

[John Warr]

I'm glad that "strict authenticity" is not essential. Like yourself I've never come across one of these before. I'd be rather cautious.

As I said, this belongs to a client. These coats are known to be out there but they are very rare. I will (with the owner's consent) try to post some pictures when (if) it gets to me.