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. One moth nip on the pocket 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"