Originally created for the royal navy in the early 1890s the montgomery duffle coat was designed to keep out the worst of weather while still allowing freedom of movement it proved so popular however that the coats were soon being traded between army and air corps officers and by the start of wwi they were supplied to all services still made in england they are now a fashion icon as well as one of the warmest coats in the world this longer length duffle gives you the best protection from