U.S. NAVY PEA COAT (1913) Knitwear As found in civilian models

As found in civilian models

Side Adjuster Tabs

and the construction offered considerable protection in a fall

meaning the L-2A had a relatively short production run

50s Square Front Zipper

U.S. NAVY PEA COAT (1913) Knitwear As found in civilian modelsThe most iconic of all USN garments, the origins of the Pea Coat can be traced back to the 18th century, with the first designs appearing in the Dutch navy in the 1720s. Many different iterations of the Pea Coat have been produced since it was first adopted by the U. S. Navy but they can broadly be distinguished as the more classical pre WWI model as seen here and the later WWII model that was shorter in length and removed the two front flap pockets.