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, made on contract number NXsx 61772 was made by S H Knopf Mfg Co, Boston, MA, on a contract dated May 1944, delivered November 1944.
Condition
Used but good condition. Some patina and light wear to the shell, alpaca is thick, original zipper works like a charm and all original buttons. A nice wearable example.
Size
- Tagged a 38
- Fits a modern medium/large, it fits my 40" chest nicely
- Pit to pit 22"
- Shoulder to shoulder 19"
- Shoulder to cuff 24.5"
- Collar to hem 26"