MEN'S VINTAGE NAVY BLUE PEACOAT 1960'S 38R EUC KERSEY MELTON WOOL

VINTAGE AUTHENTIC NAVY PEACOAT KERSEY DARK BLUE E/M Size 38R Excellent Used Condition for 1960’s vintage. This authentic 1960s vintage Navy Peacoat has the number DSA-1-4825 which dates it to 1965when DSA numbers had no dating suffix. DSA stands for Defense Agency Supply It has the classic 6 visible 8 button double breasted front with the Navy anchor embossed buttons and high quality kersey wool fabric that kept the sailors warm on the high seas. A double-breasted, hip length coat made of dark blue 100% Melton wool fabric with a convertible collar,a set-in pocket in each forefront, and a single row of four 35-line black plastic anchor buttons down the right front and three on left. Men's peacoat buttons to the right. The size is 38R. Approximate Dimensions: Arm Length: 26” Pit to Pit: 20” Length from collar to bottom 33 ½” It does have some moth minimal damage. Please refer to photos. The US NAVY adopted the peacoat from their British counter-parts. The coat was used for 'reefers' who were sailors responsible for the somewhat unpopular task of climbing up the rigging of naval ships. Between the Dutch, British and American naval forces the peacoat kept its wind resistant form and shape.