French Navy Wool Peacoat

French Navy Issue Peacoat

The peacoat is the cold-weather outer layer sailors have worn on deck for generations, and this one comes from the French Navy, the Marine Nationale. It is a short, double-breasted coat cut from a heavy wool blend, built to block wind on an open deck and still let the wearer move freely. Collectors, reenactors and anyone who wants a real naval coat over a fashion copy will find the original insignia and fittings still in place.

Features

• Double-Breasted Front — Two overlapping front panels close with six gold-tone buttons, giving a double layer of fabric across the chest against wind and cold.
• Wool Blend Shell — The body is a blend of wool, cotton and polyester, pairing the warmth of wool with fibers that help it hold its shape.
• Embroidered Anchor Collar Insignia — Red anchors are embroidered on both collar points, the traditional mark of French naval service.
• Red Sleeve Stripes — A single red stripe crosses each lower sleeve, as fitted to the coat at issue.
• Wide Lapel Collar — Broad pointed lapels lie flat for a dress look or turn up to cover the neck in bad weather.
• Vertical Slash Pockets — Two hand pockets are set into the front panels at a natural angle for keeping hands warm.
• Dark Navy Color — The deep navy wool works with jeans and workwear as easily as with a period uniform.
• Genuine Military Issue — This coat was made for and issued by the French Navy, not produced for the fashion market.

Marine Nationale Issue

This peacoat was made to French Navy specification, with the dark navy wool blend, six-button double-breasted closure and red anchor collar insignia of the service. Because it is genuine issue, the badges and buttons are original to the coat. That provenance is why collectors and reenactors look for it, and it gives everyday wearers a peacoat with real naval history behind it.