<P> A bridge coat is a pea coat that extends to the thighs, and is a uniform exclusively for officers and chief petty officers . The reefer is for officers and chief petty officers only, and is identical to the basic design but usually has gold buttons and epaulettes . Only officers wear the epaulettes . </P> <P> Today the style is considered a classic, and pea coats are now worn by all manner of individuals . The style has evolved to the addition of hoods . </P> <P> A few of the jackets seen on the street are genuine navy surplus; being a classic garment, it is frequently available from retailers, though often with small design changes that reflect the current fashion trends . The standard for historical pea coats was 30 ounces (approx. 850 g) wool, most often made of heavy Melton cloth through the 1970s in the U.S. Navy . Presently coats are made from 22--32 oz (620--910 g) wool . While pea coats are offered in many colors by retailers, the US Navy - issue pea coat is dark blue . </P> <P> A black leather version of the reefer jacket was worn by Kriegsmarine U-Boat officers during World War II, including Admiral Dönitz . It was also worn with a peaked cap by Red Army commissars, tank commanders and pilots . Christopher Eccleston wore an identical coat when portraying The Doctor . </P>

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