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 example was made on contract number NXsx 65902, order in June 1944, delivered October 1944, by Popular Mfg Co, New York, NY.
Condition
Solid used condition. The jacket itself is good, a little light wear and patina. The zipper was shot so I've replaced it with a NOS period correct Conmar.
Size
- Tagged a 40
- Fits a modern medium/large
- Pit to pit 23"
- Shoulder to shoulder 18"
- Shoulder to cuff 25"
- Collar to hem 26"