Questions About the United States Navy Peacoat

[busstonedfx]

I was considering bringing another coat I had to the tailor, to mimic these coats....

but I also was considering lining the pocket with flannel/moleskin instead of corduory.

Would one be better suited than the other?

Corduroy is more durable, but flannel is warmer, softer, and more comfortable on the skin?

Is this correct? anyone have any suggestions?


Thanks guys

 

[Peacoat]

Whatever material is in the pocket now is probably the best. The pockets are plenty warm as is, and if it is really cold you would be wearing gloves anyway.

 

[busstonedfx]

I wanted to add something to the civilian coat I had- it has some cheap thin cotton pockets (my only gripe)... black courdoury/moleskin would be a pretty signifigant upgrade

for sure the cord in the kerseys is warm, I just didn't know if they chose that because it was the "best", rather than being cost effective for mass production

some random guy on another forum said - "Corduroy tends to be warmer, moleskin tends to be harder wearing." but I was worried about durability too, i am not even sure if i ever touched moleskin before, if i did, i didn't know i was lol so i wanted to see what you guys thought

 

[Peacoat]

I think corduroy is harder wearing. For one thing it's thicker.

 

[FUGAZY]

Hello everybody
I'm new on this so interesting forum , today i wished to share this peacoat that i found on EBay
This is a wwII peacoat that has never been worn , i'm surprise how it's possible this is extremly rare ?
But its price is really too high and the size small for me , if anyone would be interested this is the link
https://www.ebay.fr/itm/143577948979?ul_noapp=true&autorefresh=true
Have a good day

 

[Peacoat]

Nice coat. From the wear indications on the tag, it appears to have no to light wear.

 

[daw]

Amazing find after so many years. Still, can't believe anyone would part with nearly so much cash to own it.

 

[AbbaDatDeHat]

No doubt a very nice coat, but with patience and a watchful eye you can find pristine near perfect examples for a fraction of that cost.
B

 

[Peacoat]

Yep, that is more than just a little steep.

 

[guygardner]

Picked up this nice vintage USN Pea Coat in a size 36. Judging from the tag, I'm guessing this is a 1952 issue coat?

 

[Peacoat]

Yes, that should be a 1952 coat. Good score.

 

[guygardner]

Yes, that should be a 1952 coat. Good score.

Thanks. I love the wool on these old coats. I have had a harder time finding a post-war kersey wool coat without damage to the wool (moth bites usually) than I have tracking down a WWII coat in excellent condition.

 

[Astroboy]

Hello guys!

My WWII Peacot is showing incredible quality....
Which company made this?
Just naval clothing factory?

 

[Turnip]

Maybe this link might be helpful for the first...

http://segui-riveted.blogspot.com/2010/01/ww2-peacoat.html?m=1

Cheers

Turnip

 

[Blackadder]

https://www.thefedoralounge.com/threads/peacoat-dating.35824/

Thank you !!
but ..
I'm curious about the (j.o.company) that produced and supplied the coat!!

I am no expert but the tag in your photo is the inspection tag and there should be another tag in the pocket that says manufactured by naval clothing factory. Later peacoat has a different tag that says manufactured for Naval Clothing Factory as well as contract number which may point you to the manufacturer/contractor. As yours are WW2, therefore they are manufactured by Naval Clothing Factory possibly the Broolyn Factory and not some outside contractor.
https://www.usmilitariaforum.com/fo...othing-factory-dating-navy-enlisted-uniforms/
https://www.thefedoralounge.com/threads/peacoat-dating.35824/

 

[Astroboy]

https://www.thefedoralounge.com/threads/peacoat-dating.35824/

I am no expert but the tag in your photo is the inspection tag and there should be another tag in the pocket that says manufactured by naval clothing factory. Later peacoat has a different tag that says manufactured for Naval Clothing Factory as well as contract number which may point you to the manufacturer/contractor. As yours are WW2, therefore they are manufactured by Naval Clothing Factory possibly the Broolyn Factory and not some outside contractor.
https://www.usmilitariaforum.com/fo...othing-factory-dating-navy-enlisted-uniforms/
https://www.thefedoralounge.com/threads/peacoat-dating.35824/

oh !!
I got it!! Thank you very much !!

 

[Peacoat]

There should be a tag just below the inside vest pocket that gives good information, but may or may not tell the actual manufacturer. But that isn't all that important. What is important is that you have a WWII peacoat.

@Astroboy posted a link to an excellent guide, written by the world's foremost authority in the dating of US Navy peacoats. There is a huge peacoat thread around here somewhere. I may merge this thread with the big thread just to keep everything together.

 

[Peacoat]

Bump this to the top so I can merge another thread into it.

 

[Peacoat]

Anyone interested in a WWI peacoat might want to take a look at this. Although at $1295, the price is a bit steep, and the size (38) is a whole lot small.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/353211585271?ul_noapp=true

 

[Dr H]

Oh, that is very fine.