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Duffle Coat
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ausreenactor
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Go the Amy version!
mulceber
Moderator
I cannot second that emphatically enough.
the original was with wooden toggles, right?
That doesn't matter to me, I think with the buffalo horns it looks more refined, the strings more casual.
I'm undecided it's about color because I like both..
Southoftheborder
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It's a matter of individual choice and no one else can make the decision for you. My personal preference is the tan. The navy version reminds me of what students in the UK wore in the sixties, with long striped college scarves hanging down to the waist. Whatever you get it should be a good size. The modern fashion skinny fit is all wrong.
mulceber
Moderator
More to the point, the original is a longer coat than the ones pictured. Think knee length, and bulkier.
according to the photo yes, but this model is very tall.
If I agree with the site measurements, the jacket will give me the knee.
Even though the ones you posted are too big, I'll use this in town to protect me from the cold and look good
ex.
I'm just in doubt in the color, but I think I'll have both come and then return one
If I agree with the site measurements, the jacket will give me the knee.
Even though the ones you posted are too big, I'll use this in town to protect me from the cold and look good
ex.
I'm just in doubt in the color, but I think I'll have both come and then return one
B-Man2
Well-Known Member
Aside from the wooden toggles and the choice of colors, there are a few additional differences between contemporary and WWII models. I’m familiar with both the Gloverall Montgomery model and the WWII issued coats and own both types.according to the photo yes, but this model is very tall.
If I agree with the site measurements, the jacket will give me the knee.
Even though the ones you posted are too big, I'll use this in town to protect me from the cold and look good
ex.
I'm just in doubt in the color, but I think I'll have both come and then return one
the WWII Duffle Coats were made significantly oversized to be worn over multiple layers of clothing. They were very heavy and made to be impervious to all sorts of weather you would encounter in the North Atlantic during the worst weather . The Gloverall Monte is lighter and not as heavy or over sized .
Good luck with your choice .
mulceber
Moderator
Yeah, I think we're wasting our breath here. He's made it pretty clear that he's not interested in vintage jackets. He's found a modern jacket he likes, and wants us to sign off on it. Any relation to a jacket British sailors wore during WW2 is incidental.
B-Man2
Well-Known Member
Agree....
I am not looking for the traditional of the second war, to walk in the city I think not need so much ..
I think I go with the blue, is more traditional, goes well with everything, difficult to make mistakes, camel is not that much.
As for the buttons, do you have on your buffalo horns or wooded tonggles?
B-Man2
Well-Known Member
Wooden toggles all of them
Garylafortuna
Well-Known Member
Hey Burt, are you aware if anybody out there makes a version that is akin to the originals? I've heard that Buzz Rickson markets a decent repro, but at what cost. Wasn't that long ago that people were wearing
heavy wool overcoats that reached to below the knees. Winters are pretty severe here in Middle Canada.
heavy wool overcoats that reached to below the knees. Winters are pretty severe here in Middle Canada.
Micawber
Well-Known Member
My, my. Original issue duffle coats used to be piled up high in surplus stores not that many years ago. They were cheap, practical and favoured by students back in the day. There was a time a little later on when you were looked upon askance if you wore one after they went out of fashion, a bit like horn rimmed specs and berets. How times change.
Feeling old.
Feeling old.
ausreenactor
Well-Known Member
Go the dark on the Navy duffle.
B-Man2
Well-Known Member
Actually I would look for an original before searching for a Buzz for the exact reason you mentioned, the cost. An original in excellent shape can be had for about $175-$250. Keep in mind that they are fairly big and bulky but very weather efficient. If you have an interest on either a Gloverall Monty or an original let me know.
cheers
