The coat sounds like a "great coat". Soldiers wore these (if they had them) in winter. They were heavy light blue wool. Hope this helps. PJ ________________________________________________________________ Sign Up for Juno Platinum Internet Access Today Only $9.95 per month! Visit www.juno.com To subscribe, change options, or unsubscribe please see the instructions at http://listlva.lib.va.us/archives/va-roots.html