US Navy WW2 RARE M69 Transport Coat

In a very good condition a rare and stunning US Navy WW2 M69 Transport Coat.
This pattern of coat was produced for airmen serving with the US Navy flying in open cockpit aircraft and on long patrols over the atlantic etc.
They are a very high quality item and extremely well made. Designed for warmth, the coat is made from a dark brown goatskin leather and features a thick alpaca lining and large mouton collar. It features a double breasted front and storm flap to the right shoulder which is a typical period detail. The coat also has a matching leather waist belt with metal single prong buckle.
The coat comes with the original label still attached and is nicely maker marked by Gordon & Furgeson Co. with contract number N288S-12600 (Made in March 1943!)
The leather of the coat is very nice and supple and comes without damage only one button is partial broken.
A very stunning and rare example!

Code: 82295