Royal Navy Toggle Coat

Royal navy in the second world war.

Royal navy toggle coat.

Gloverall wool duffle coat royal navycoats wwii vintage pea coat. Handmade by original montgomery apparel supplier to her majesty s armed forces since 1890 this is the genuine royal navy duffle coat. Call it a toggle or a duffle the coat of your duffle dreams is in our list of the best men s duffle coats. It looks so slouchy and cozy.

The coats used by the royal navy were. By 1890 it was being supplied to the british royal navy. Official us military army navy surplus duffle duffel. Ww2 royal navy red ensign ships flag dated 1944.

A design classic which epitomises the original montgomery brand premium recycled wool construction is authentic and sustainable and contributes to a both a warm and soft feeling men s duffle. Ours is made modern with leather toggle cords and a heavy metal zip royal navy submarine sweater. Ww1 rnas royal naval air service petty officers cap. Ww1 rnas royal naval air service or royal naval division officers cap.

The first raiders behind enemy lines the long range desert group later to become the sas used duffles as cover for. Just like the trenchcoat there are manifold variations of the duffle coat today and while all are perfectly fine to wear it is interesting to know the origins of the garment and how it obtained the characteristic hood and toggle buttons notably the duffle coat remains the only coat in a classic gentleman s wardrobe today that has a hood. After world war ii the coats became available as government surplus stock and became popular especially with students. The duffle was designed to keep out the worst of weather whilst not restricting the movement of sailors.

As a result by ww2 our duffles were made for all allied services. Designed to the same specifications as the originals the knee length duffle is made from double sided wool hand stitched together not glued like inferior replicas and has the traditional adjustable hood that closes around the neck and face for optimal. A design icon inspired by the duffle coats worn by sailors in the british royal navy. Our very original design the men s duffle coat with wooden toggles timeless durable and warm.

Vintage ww2 royal navy heavy wool toggle duffle coat 1940 s. Up your coat game with the men s duffle coat. We made duffles initially for the royal navy but these were traded between officers from the army and later the royal flying corps.