US Army Blue Denim Jumper

Often referred to as the M35 or M37, neither of these is actually true! The army changed its specifications systems in 1937, but actually retained the same specs. The jumper, or to give its full name, 'Jumper, Working, Denim, Blue' was the direct descendent of the WW1 era brown denim jumpers and was introduced in 1919. This same pattern would remain in use with the army until its short-term replacement with the M40 denim coverall, and after that HBT fatigue-wear.

This pattern was pretty much standard issue for any chore or dirty work, and was issue extensively to the Civilian Conservation Corps in the mid-late 1930s. However, the pattern was not well liked, with many of them being ripped or altered down the front to create a jacket closure.

This example, sourced locally, was purchased by the previous owner around 1974 from a local surplus store. He went on to live in NYC and work in the fashion industry, and someone tried to buy it off him in the early 90s at the Chelsea Flea (Gluckow, I'm looking at you mate!). The paint to the sleeves was applied in the 1970s and on the right sleeve the purple diamond features a faint single line drawing of a woman's face.

Condition

This example, likely from the 1930s, is in solid worn vintage condition. There is some wear to the collar and  the lower right hem - I've left these as I found them, but they could be darned should the new owner wish.

Size

• No tag but fits a modern medium/large
• Pit to pit 24"
• Shoulder to shoulder 20"
• Shoulder to cuff 23"
• Collar to hem 29.5"