Long black wool double-breasted greatcoat featuring six gold metal buttons on the front arranged in two rows. The back includes a half-belt with two gold buttons and a center vent for ease of movement. The coat is tailored with notched lapels, two flapped pockets at the hips, and a black satin lining visible at the collar and interior.
This overcoat was likely worn by a Royal Canadian Navy officer as part of his formal or cold-weather uniform, typically layered over the mess jacket (2020.527) and matching waistcoat and trousers (2020.526–2020.525).