Vintage US Navy Peacoat, Stock Number 8405-01-154-579 Size 42 regular, Double breasted, Button front, Full lined, Slash Pocket, Used by enlisted men in the U.S Navy this peace is from the early 1980s, Special Features: Patch on left sleeve shoulder (Petty Officer 3rd Class) and black anchor buttons. Initialy the U.S. Navy adopted the Peacoat and used the coat for “reefers”, who were the sailors responsible for the unenviable task of climbing up the rigging of sailing ships, The reason for adopting the pea coat was a need for a durable piece of outwear that could withstand the harsh rain, wind and cold temperatures typically experienced out at sea. It has been a stable peace of the navy uniform eversince.
