I love a good deck jacket, and whilst the blue jungle cloth jacket get most of the attention, it's the humble peacoat that really started it all. The word peacoat is stems from the Dutch word 'pije', which means a coat made of thick wool, and and likely comes from the early 18th century. But it was the British and the heyday of the Royal Navy which really made the peacoat synonymous with the sea. The US Navy, in the very late 1800s would take inspiration from the British reefer jacket and create their own peacoat which, though updated though various iterations, only ceased to be issued in 2020.
This particular example is not just a standard peacoat, it was worn by a sailor serving with the Navy in China, likely in the very early postwar years around 1945/46. Inside you have a beautiful Chinese dragon embroidered onto a piece of silk that's been sewn into the lining. A super cool little treat for any wearer.
Condition
Very good used condition. Some light wear around the collar, but otherwise perfect.
Size
- No tag
- Fits a medium
- Pit to pit 20.5" - This fits my 40" chest snuggly
- Shoulder to shoulder 19"
- Shoulder to cuff 25"
- Collar to hem 31"