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 was made on an Jule 1944 contract by Coat Corp Of America, Long Island City, NY. It's named across the neck to A. J. Maroney, who I believe to be Arthur J Maroney, who served in the Navy in the early postwar years as a Damage Controllman.
Condition
Used but excellent condition. Good strong colour to the tag and USN stamp, original Talon zipper works well, the fur is thick and the jungle cloth in great shape. There is some light marking to the shell, but otherwise she's excellent.
Size
- Tagged a 42
- Fits a modern large
- Pit to pit 24"
- Shoulder to shoulder 19"
- Shoulder to cuff 24.5"
- Collar to hem 26"