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It just looks smart that's all. And it probably keeps the cold air from sneaking up your sleeves. It's kind of like the way girl's dresses have a sash that you have to tie up even though there is a zipper at the back.
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I think it's just a decoration.
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Originally, I believe, it was a means of keeping soldiers from wiping their noses on their sleeves when they fought in the cold. No lie. I think Napoleon did it.
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