The US Navy had introduced a black flannel shirt for Officers and Chiefs in the 1920s to provide an additional layer of warmth, worn whilst at sea. These popular garments went through a number of changes in their lifetime, starting with no pockets, then two pockets in the 20s, one pockets during WW2, and back to two pockets post-war. This particular shirt is an mid-war one pocket version, with a printed Naval Clothing Factory tag and contract number NXsx-60831 dating it to April 1944. This is one of those pieces, timelessly cool, built to last and surprisingly warm!
Condition
Deadstock. There are a couple of small moth nips on the pocket and collar but otherwise perfect including the original contract tags.
Size
- Tagged a 15 1/2
- Pit to pit 22"
- Shoulder to shoulder 18"
- Shoulder to cuff 24"
- Collar to hem 31"