Thanks Chris. Useful information as usual. BTW I found a post from a certain Kav at the askandyaboutclothes forum. Is it you by any chance?

If you would be so kind as to post the URL of the ebay dealer I would appreciate. Also, how old should the Kersey blue be? From the Vietnam era or older? When did they stop producing the superior ones?

I'll try to find Canadian issue peacoats here.

Thanks
Frankie