The N1 deck jacket, a classic, and for most people (given their timeless cool, reasonable availability & pricing) a first piece of proper vintage to add to the wardrobe - I know my first N1 was amongst the first pieces I had.
In early 1943 the Navy introduced a new line of redesigned clothing to help it meet its requirements across multiple theatres and areas of operations. Designated with a N (N-1, N-2 and N-3) standing for Navy, this range of clothing would improve upon previous designs, and prepare the navy for the amphibious warfare required in pacific and to land in occupied Europe. The N-1 deck jacket was a vast improvement on the previous blue jackets, retaining the thick jungle cloth, but changing to a khaki colour more suitable as camouflage. It returned to a zip closure, improved the fit, changed to a thick alpaca lining and included a draw string around the waist. For anyone who has owned both will tell you, these are much better jackets to wear in the cold.
This particular example has lost its tag, but based on the original conmar zipper rail, it was made in the very late part of WW2.
Condition
Used but good condition. The shell is still very thick, as is the lining. I've replaced the zipper with a NOS Talon and added a new set of buttons - The top button is missing as I ran out! Some light balding to the alpaca on the collar and very light mothing to the knits. Overall an excellent and very wearable example.
Size
- Tagged a 36
- Fits a modern small/medium, it fits my 40" chest snuggly
- Pit to pit 21.5"
- Shoulder to shoulder 18"
- Shoulder to cuff 25"
- Collar to hem 26"