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Is either original? Both?
If you are still interested in measurements, I have at least one in size 32, 34, 36, 38, 40, 42, and 46 (all no later than 1966) in my collection at the moment.
For a number of years now, I have been advocating that buyers obtain accurate p2p measurements. I became aware of the differences in p2p measurements in coats of the same tag size after our friend Cooperson received a peacoat that was substantially larger in the p2p measurement than the tagged size would indicate. This isn't a common occurrence, but it does happen often enough so that it can be a problem, especially in overseas purchases.
The posts by Spoon and Lonauan above emphasize the differences in p2p measurements in the same size peacoat. Thus, my emphasis on p2p measurement rather than relying only on the stated tag size. The tag size is a good place to start, but accurate p2p measurements are necessary if one wants a good fit.
Spoon says his size 46 is "almost" 25" p2p, while Lonauan says his is 24.4". That is a difference of "about" 1/2". Now, 1/2" doesn't sound like much, but remember that is only the p2p, so the error will be doubled to a full inch when the coat is being worn. That could be the difference between wearing a sweater, or not. Or the difference between a trim fit and a not so trim fit, if that is what the purchaser desires.
BTW, Lonauan, welcome to the Lounge. PC.
I remeasured my 3 1969 peacoats. They were 25.0, 24.5, and 25.0.
Your coat does appear to be a 1975 contract coat, that was originally made using the fouled anchor black buttons. The black buttons were then replaced with pewter buttons. I am thinking your coat was not issued in boot camp as there is no service number stenciled in the lining. Same with your brother's coat. Your coat should be a dark midnight blue in the Kersey fabric. Comparing it to your brother's coat may not be a good comparison as that coat is melton, not Kersey. There may be some variation in color in the Melton fabric compared to the standard Kersey midnight blue.
But what about the texture of the fabric? Is your coat the same texture as your bother's coat? I am betting it is not, but that your coat is a softer, smoother and thicker fabric. To some people, this distinction can be subtle.
In determining the color, what I would like for you to do is to find a known black object or article of clothing. Take this black object outside with your peacoat. Find a shady spot, or an overcast day will be fine. Then compare the two side by side. I am betting your coat will actually have a deep blue color, rather than black. This too, can be a subtle difference.
After you have determined the texture of the coat, and conducted the color test, please let us know what you have found. Then perhaps I can solve this riddle. PC.
Think in terms of your actual chest measurement rather than the stated size of the coat. If your chest actually measures 41" then a peacoat that measures 22+ in the p2p (probably a size 42 peacoat) will give you room to wear a heavy sweater underneath. It will give too loose a fit without the sweater, but then you already have one for wear without a sweater.
When measuring the sleeve length, take the measurement along the outside curve of the sleeve from the shoulder seam down to the cuff. Ask the seller to measure this way as well. This is a more difficult measurement than the p2p.
Most of the vintage coats (pre 1980) in size 42 will measure right at 22.25". But as fellow Lounger Cooperson found out, the stated size is not always accurate. The current issue coats in a size 42 might measure 22.50".
Good hunting.
I have a '65 that I gave to my son but he never wears it. He wears a store bought pea coat styled one instead. I have another '65 that I wear. Coincidentally, I bought a '49 for my wife (beautiful year for pea coats) but she never wore it either along with a couple of others that she never wears.Last two days here in Dallas have been in the upper 20's, low 30's, and man I LOVE having my 1965 Peacoat for this cold weather - just about perfect
The older (1949) size 38 now is used by my wife. She had our Taylor adjust the sleeves for her, and although a little wide on the shoulders (it does look a little big on her), this is her favorite, warm coat for the coldest weather here in Texas. The is always so impressed at how heavy and warm the Peacoat is.
Will
Last two days here in Dallas have been in the upper 20's, low 30's, and man I LOVE having my 1965 Peacoat for this cold weather - just about perfect
The older (1949) size 38 now is used by my wife. She had our Taylor adjust the sleeves for her, and although a little wide on the shoulders (it does look a little big on her), this is her favorite, warm coat for the coldest weather here in Texas. The is always so impressed at how heavy and warm the Peacoat is.
Will
I have a 66.....double stitching 3 inches up ....so it's 66 at the latest, not sure when it was made. It's a size 48, but has grown a little tight through the shoulders...( I hate when my clothes shrink)...lol. I need to pick up a modern version to wear, while I search for a 50 in a vintage coat. That size may never be found in vintage...lol. Thinking a Schott or Sterlingwear to hold me while I search.
Size 48 in a Kersey pea coat is quite rare. I haven't ever seen a size 50 on the internet. They might not exist. You can come across Meltons ( the later material pea coats) in size 50. Every once in a while you will see one on ebay. Actually the first Kersey pea coat I ever bought was a 1965 size 48. This was back in the early to middle '70s when these coats were way more available. I did need to have some alterations done on it as my size is a 46, or a 46L.