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Schott NYC - Peacoat Navy

5,000.00 DKK

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Schott NYC® is inspired by the classic American style. The urban vibe of New York, the practicality of military clothing, and the flair of riders are all influences that have shaped the Schott brand ever since 1913

Iconic U.S. Navy peacoat....

Made in the U.S.A. from 32oz melton wool, this iconic jacket is the classic version of the U.S. Navy's peacoat The 32oz wool on this peacoat is combined with the quilted lining will keep you warm in some of the harshest conditions around.

Double breasted
Anchor buttons
2 side handwarmer pockets
Quilted lining
Standard fit
80% Wool / 20% Nylon
Dry clean only

The US Navy Peacoat was adopted during the early 20th Century, from Britain’s Royal Navy Reefer Jacket. The Royal Navy's first regulations for uniforms for other ranks were issued in 1857, a century after the regulations for officers and this garment was originally used by Midshipmen (Reefers). These crewmen had to climb the rigging and furl and unfurl, or ‘reef’, the sails of the sailing ships of the era. The jacket was short, to allow ease of movement through the rigging. It had a double-breasted front, which displaced the buttons to each side. This helped reduce the chance of them getting caught on ropes, as the wearer maneuvered the sails. The pockets were often close to vertical, and over the flanks, rather than horizontal and at wrist level. It was made of very heavy wool, in dark Navy blue, with a nap on the face side.

The success of the style is proved by its singularly universal appearance throughout the Navies of Europe. This may account for the US Navy's nomenclature as an Anglicization of the Dutch 'Pijekkat', being a jacket made of 'Pij' (coarse wool) cloth. Conversely, it may be from the shortening of the Belgium Navies term ‘Pilot’s Jacket’ to P. Jacket, then being misspelled/adapted to Pea Coat. The term ‘Pea Jacket’ is reputed to first appear in the Oxford English Dictionary between 1717 and 1723. ‘Pea Coat’ does not appear for another century.

Approximate measurements (taken on the outside)

Size 38
Pit-to-pit: 57 cm
Shoulder-to-shoulder: 47 cm
Collar-to-hem: 81 cm
Underarm length: 48 cm

Size 40
Pit-to-pit: 58 cm
Shoulder-to-shoulder: 50 cm
Collar-to-hem: 82 cm
Underarm length: 49 cm

Size 42
Pit-to-pit: 61 cm
Shoulder-to-shoulder: 52 cm
Collar-to-hem: 83 cm
Underarm length: 49 cm

Size 44
Pit-to-pit: 64 cm
Shoulder-to-shoulder: 53 cm
Collar-to-hem: 83 cm
Underarm length: 49 cm

Size 46
Pit-to-pit: 66 cm
Shoulder-to-shoulder: 56 cm
Collar-to-hem: 84 cm
Underarm length: 49 cm

(Please note, pit-to-pit is taken laid flat with the buttons fastened.)