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Hello all. I’m new to the forum and found it looking for info on a pea coat I purchased off eBay. Based on my readings here, I believe I have a 1975 USN-issued pea coat but I would appreciate a second opinion.
Thank you!I believe you would be correct. A good score.
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Thank you!
Am I correct that this is made with Kersey wool?
It is a very smooth, dense feeling wool. It’s not spongy/fuzzy like my duffel coat.I have one gold buttons. Wearing it today.....GORGEOUS. Lots of compliments. It should feel like high quality wool like a blanket.
Sounds right to me.It is a very smooth, dense feeling wool. It’s not spongy/fuzzy like my duffel coat.
And yes, you would be correct again. Really feels like a high quality wool, doesn't it?Thank you!
Am I correct that this is made with Kersey wool?
Is there a reason you yearn for this button placement ?
I've never heard of anything so ridiculous. Please stop doing that.I've read that the internal button helps divide the load, so as to take stress off the working, showing buttons. Also, and maybe more importantly, I'd like it for the times when I came inside but not for long enough to take the coat off (e.g., into a store or other quick stop). On other double-breasted coats I've owned, it's been nice to leave that button engaged while the others are undone to get a bit of ventilation with some neatness maintained.
Yes, that is very much an authentic tag. Most likely a 1949 tag which has the nicest of the outer shells of any of the peacoats I have handled. If you have a chance to buy this coat, do so.Hello, all. I was told to come here for a wealth of knowledge.
I wonder if I might be able to get some assistance on checking if this is an authentic coat tag. This coat is in my size, which seems like a lucky find.
+1 here. Super nice wool. They feel amazing.Yes, that is very much an authentic tag. Most likely a 1949 tag which has the nicest of the outer shells of any of the peacoats I have handled. If you have a chance to buy this coat, do so.
BTW, welcome to the Lounge. PC.
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Thank you Peacoat, i couldn’t agree more about the CG wool finish. It’s nicer than many hats i’ve seen.@AbbaDatDeHat a nice 1949 Coast Guard peacoat. What a nice finish that year has. And you were able to get the same year for your daughter?