30/11/2023
We’ve got a couple of great 60s Royal Navy Duffles available at the moment, available online (link in stories) and in our showroom.
“The Navy purchased large quantities of the duffle coat in the late nineteenth century. Referred to by servicemen as the ‘convoy coat’, the first military-issue duffle coats came in a camel-brown colorway. The duffle coat was engineered to meet the needs of Naval officers embarking on long voyages in frozen conditions. As well as being a roomy outer layer that could easily fit over a military uniform, the duffle coat’s large toggles allowed seamen to easily fasten the coat while wearing thick gloves and the oversized hood could fit over a naval cap. The densely woven woolen cloth was naturally water-resistant and the spacious patch pockets could easily hold binoculars and other naval equipment. After its success in the navy, the duffle coat soon became standard issue to all military services and was famously sported by the esteemed General Bernard ‘Monty’ Montgomery who served in both World Wars” Heddles - history of the duffle coat
