The Pea Coat

chongo gordo said:

ha. Funny thing is, some years back, the Brits, who called the Donkey Coats, got seriously into USN pea coats. Apparently it was part of the house music fashion.

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They were Donkey Jackets. Not unlike a Pea coat. Made in a fairly coarse material but with leather or plastic on the shoulders the help keep the rain out.

I too have a US surplus pea coat and agree they are fairly warm but not a patch on my Gloverall Royal Navy style duffel coat! Hardly ever get to wear that as it is so warm. Very comfortable though.

Gareth

This was back in 2006, but I still have the same jacket today.

Cool.

Back when I lived in NH, I would wear my Dad's Navy-issued pea coat. Fit me like a glove and seriously warm. I miss having the opportunity to wear it.

My WWII pea coat from the Brooklyn factory is my go-to black winter coat. It has corduroy pockets and a chin strap. Classic, warm, fits great - what more could you want.

First hab post, but I just picked up one at an antique store. I have always like them and had some different version along the way, but now I have the real deal. It need a bit of attention to one of the pocket but otherwise it is good to go. I look forward to the colder weather to actually be able to use it.

aspirin54 said:

First hab post, but I just picked up one at an antique store. I have always like them and had some different version along the way, but now I have the real deal. It need a bit of attention to one of the pocket but otherwise it is good to go. I look forward to the colder weather to actually be able to use it.

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Excellent. I am still looking.

I was surprised to see it there at a great price and it fit, seemed like it was just waiting for me to take it home.

August West said:

Is it back in style?

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Not sure, but I've been wearing them for a long time. I have a black, grey and navy blue. All I'm missing is the tan one.

MrLara said:

Not sure, but I've been wearing them for a long time. I have a black, grey and navy blue. All I'm missing is the tan one.

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Well, now I have to get one.

my Navy issue on was stolen right on my ship.

daveinsweethome said:

my Navy issue on was stolen right on my ship.

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Probably a Marine.

I have my uncle's Navy-issued coat which fits me like a glove. Classic style, never out of fashion in my opinion and looks great with almost anything. That coat is so warm however, that I feel like I don't often have an opportunity to wear it. That's the only down side.

Never goes out of style. I got a nice Calvin Klein jacket at Marshalls for around $75. I wear it often in the cold Wisconsin winters.

6 years active service was enough peacoat for me.

OkieStubble said:

Schott 740 USN. Doesn't get better than this.

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That's the one I have! I love it, even though it doesn't get much use in southern California.