officers of the British Navy—a “petty coat,” or “p. coat” for short; however, this claim lacks any historical evidence beyond the clothier’s own testimony. A WWI-era peacoat button ...

In August, the Navy said it would make the wool double-breasted coat optional in sailors ... Navy which is still rooted in British naval tradition. “A peacoat or pea jacket was historically ...

Best splurge: Private White V.C. The British label Private White ... Best affordable: Old Navy Soft-Brushed Pea Coat With a name like Old Navy, you'd hope the brand would make a peacoat, and ...

It became particularly popular when the British navy wore the original silhouette ... It can also easily be layered under another coat. This Thom Browne peacoat pays homage to its military ...

The peacoat was originally born out of utilitarian necessity—protecting Dutch and British ... your coat game, we present the 20 best peacoats for men. From classic black, grey, and navy styles ...

At first glance, the peacoat looks incomplete ... Although the Dutch invented it, peacoats made their way into the British navy and eventually across the pond to America. Civilians picked up ...

For the real thing, try the Army-Navy stores or numerous military surplus Web sites. (A search for "pea coats" will bring them up). The coats come in one boxy style only and range in price from $ ...

Another peacoat made from a heavy-duty Melton, but this time in a more army shade than navy one ... like British-made horn buttons and a bit of tailoring flair, cutting the coat slightly closer ...