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, contract number NXsx was made by Haverhill Sportwear MA, on a contract dated October 1944.
Condition
Seemingly only Lightly used and in 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 are a few marks to the shell, and some light fading. Otherwise, she's perfect.
Size
- Tagged a 38
- Fits a modern medium, it fits my 40" chest nicely
- Pit to pit 22"
- Shoulder to shoulder 18"
- Shoulder to cuff 25"
- Collar to hem 27"