Vtg 1940s WW2 US Navy Peacoat 10 Button Kersey Wool Naval Clothing Factory 40 42 For Sale

Authentic Vintage WWII U.S. Navy 10-Button Enlisted Peacoat

Up for sale is a phenomenal piece of military history: an authentic, World War II-era (circa 1943–1945) U.S. Navy enlisted man's 10-button peacoat. This jacket features the highly sought-after, heavy-weight Kersey wool construction, providing exceptional density, wind resistance, and warmth that modern wool blends simply cannot match.

Key Features & Details:

-Manufacturer Label: Features the original cotton-printed "Naval Clothing Factory" interior pocket tag with twin fouled anchors.

Button Configuration: Iconic 10-button front setup (8 visible, 2 under-collar throat latch buttons) with original fouled-anchor plastic buttons.

Pockets: Vertical hand-warmer chest pockets lined with period-correct tan corduroy.

Condition: Excellent / Collector Grade

This coat is in exceptional, investment-grade vintage condition, especially given its 80+ year age.

Wool: Incredibly clean, deep dark midnight navy blue (appears near black). Completely MOTH-FREE with NO moth holes, tracking, or thinning.

Lining: The interior satin lining is fully intact with NO rips, tears, or armpit blowouts.

Pockets: Crucially, the internal tan corduroy pocket linings are entirely perfect, intact, and free of typical shredding or holes.

Hardware: All 10 original buttons are securely attached.

Sizing & Measurements (Laid Flat):

There is no modern size tag, but based on the flat-lay measurements, this coat fits like a modern size **40 Regular or 42 Regular** (Adult Medium/Large). Because vintage military tailoring runs narrower than modern clothing, please refer strictly to these measurements:

Pit-to-Pit: 22"

Shoulder-to-Shoulder: 20"

Sleeve Length: 24.5

Back Length: 31.5"

Shipping:

The coat is heavy (approx. 5–6 lbs) and will be carefully packed to avoid excessive creasing. Please ask any questions before making an offer!