Buzz Rickson WW11 NavyPeacoat. Brand new with tags. Last one in my inventory. Chest – armpit to armpit = 23. Shoulders- seam to seam = 18.5. Waist – across the middle = 22. Sleeves – seam to cuff end = 26. Length – bottom of back collar to hem = 30.5. Navys original Pea Coat was fabricated from heavy, 36-ounce melton wool and, up until the late 1930s, featured black urea buttons displaying an anchor surrounded by 13 stars; the 13 stars were derived from the original 13 states when the United States became an independent nation and broke its ties to England in 1776. The large-sized collar of the coat was designed to block strong ocean winds and the corduroy-lined side pockets helped thwart the numbing effect on hands from the biting winter seas. By the late 1930s, officers coats were redesigned: The heavy, melton wool was relegated only for the enlisted ranks Pea Coats and the 13-star buttons were changed to the fouled-anchor design still employed to this day. Clearly, it was WWII that catapulted the Pea Coat to iconic status as sailors home on leave or traveling to their next duty could be seen in every town, and then there was the war bond poster of the Five Sullivan boys; an inspiring image forever frozen in time with all five handsomely attired in their winter blues and Pea Coats. The popularity of this coat design grew increasingly in the post-WWII decades and has remained an iconic staple in the wardrobe of any well-dressed man or woman to this day. Pea Coats exist in many forms now, most of which are some sort of fashion mutation, and all pale in weight and quality of fabric and construction to the issue garments produced prior to the late 1950s except this Buzz Ricksons masterpiece! Once again, Buzz Ricksons brand has resurrected a bygone treasure from the ground up, utilizing the vintage looms and know-how to craft fabrics not seen in 50 years or more, then deftly sewing the pieces together with vintage Union Special sewing machines to provide a finished product that comes as close to the vintage garment as is practical today. What we end up with is a Pea Coat that transcends fashion by light years and bolts straight to the heart of classic style through the very functionality of the original design that has been so deftly reproduced. You see, the glut of fashion Pea Coats found in catalogs and shopping malls the world over all have one big thing in common that separates them from a true Pea Coat of the Good Old Days: fashion Pea Coats arent designed to do anything more than look like a Pea Coat! This Buzz Ricksons Pea Coat is no light-weight fashionista statement, sweethearts; its the genuine GI deal made from 30-ounce kersey wool and lined with heavy rayon, both of which minimize loss of body heat and will wear as ferociously as did the Pea Coats that won WWII. This is top-quality vintage craftsmanship irreplaceable at any price this is Buzz Ricksons. Please take note of these authentic features. Exact copy of original U. Naval Clothing Factory contract label design woven on rayon. Custom manufacturing of the correct, heavy-weight, 36-ounce, melton-wool outer shell in navy blue and produced on vintage looms. Custom manufacturing of the correct, heavy rayon lining with two interior pockets. Two external hand-warmer pockets lined in the original-spec. 10-button front featuring the pre-WWII urea buttons displaying an anchor surrounded by 13 stars. Large wind-blocking collar with throat latch. Please check my MEASUREMENTS. The item “BUZZ RICKSON Pre WW11 USN Navy Peacoat Size 42 Regular NWT” is in sale since Wednesday, June 24, 2020. This item is in the category “Clothing, Shoes & Accessories\Men\Men’s Clothing\Coats & Jackets”. The seller is “bespokeone” and is located in Boca Raton, Florida. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Denmark, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Czech republic, Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Estonia, Australia, Greece, Portugal, Cyprus, Slovenia, Japan, China, Sweden, South Korea, Indonesia, Taiwan, South africa, Thailand, Belgium, France, Hong Kong, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Italy, Germany, Austria, Bahamas, Israel, Mexico, New Zealand, Singapore, Switzerland, Norway, Saudi arabia, United arab emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Croatia, Malaysia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa rica, Panama, Trinidad and tobago, Guatemala, Honduras, Jamaica, Barbados, Bangladesh, Bermuda, Brunei darussalam, Bolivia, Ecuador, Egypt, French guiana, Guernsey, Gibraltar, Guadeloupe, Iceland, Jersey, Jordan, Cambodia, Cayman islands, Liechtenstein, Sri lanka, Luxembourg, Monaco, Macao, Martinique, Maldives, Nicaragua, Oman, Peru, Pakistan, Paraguay, Reunion, Viet nam, Uruguay, Philippines, Antigua and barbuda, Aruba, Belize, Dominica, Grenada, Saint kitts and nevis, Saint lucia, Turks and caicos islands, Montserrat.
- Size: 42
- Country/Region of Manufacture: Japan
- Department: Men
- Style: NA
- Fabric Type: Wool
- Outer Shell Material: 36 ounce Melton wool
- Country: Japan
- Type: Coat
- Material: Melton wool
- Color: Blue
- MPN: NA
- Closure: Wool windflap behind collar
- Occasion: Workwear/ Casual
- Brand: NAVY
- Size Type: Regular