WW2 British Duffel Coat With Rare 1944 Date

Excellent example of the issue Duffle Coat seen extensively in use throughout WW2 by Army officers in the Desert & other theatres as well as by members of the Royal Navy. Made from a thick, coarse woollen material called 'duffle' this term comes from a town in the province of Antwerp, Belgium called 'Duffel' from where the material originates.
Front of coat has four wooden toggle fastenings (such as found on Denison para sleeping bags) to enable them to be used when wearing thick gloves in cold weather. Pockets to each side of coat with cuff fastening strap to each side & integral hood that has button fastenings to inside edges.
This example is extremely scarce still having its calico clothing label with the nomenclature 'Duffel Coat' & 'Size 3' . Date is a very clear 1944. .
In excellent condition there is the odd minor surface moth nip to the nap .

Code: 13933