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The pea coat originated in the European Navy. Sailors knew good tailoring saves lives.

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Pea coats are rooted in naval outerwear, designed for wind resistance and warmth with heavy wool and double-breasted fronts. Many versions standardized in the 19th–20th centuries, becoming a civilian classic afterward.

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