My WW2 Dated 1945 U.S Wool Trench Coat

**Ryan B** · 09-25-2011, 11:10 PM

I got this ww2 dated trench coat at ElkHorn Antique market for $15 i found it on a rack that was about to be turned into scrap wool if it didn't sell. I was lucky that i found it because this beauty was about to be turned into about 5 mittens the lady said. There is one mothing whole on the front but it is hardly noticeable. And there is about 5 on the inside but very small. Just let me know if you want more photos. And can you dryclean this??
Thanks
Ryan

**Ryan B** · 09-25-2011, 11:21 PM

Idk the only reason i knew when i saw it was because they wore it in the episode in band of brother when they are in bastonge.

**rra227** · 09-25-2011, 11:32 PM

Nice coat in a good size. I would not dry clean it. Rich A. in Pa.

**Ryan B** · 09-25-2011, 11:34 PM

What will the dry cleaners do to it and if its something bad how could i clean it cause it stinks!!

**Ryan B** · 09-25-2011, 11:39 PM

Kk cause its wet cause it rained today and it leaked on it and my mom is afraid that something is in it like moth stuff. and she said she wants to get all the crud off of it.

**Ryan B** · 09-26-2011, 12:03 AM

Do you guys know another way to clean it??

**rra227** · 09-26-2011, 04:52 PM

If you have a well use the well water. If not use spring or distilled water and Woolite. Not tap water. It has chlorine in it. Rich A. in Pa.

**Ryan B** · 09-27-2011, 02:24 AM

I just decided not to wash it i air dried the sleeves and it dosnt stink anymore

**Walkwolf** · 09-27-2011, 02:55 AM

One of the main things that can happen to wool when washed = shrinkage.
Washing with cold water usually prevents this.........

I think your air-dry method was probably the best thing for it.