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 by Berk Ray Corp, Troy, NY D on a contract dated January 1945. It comes complete with some great USNR and Wisconsin stamps to the chest and back and a bear stamped on the left sleeve.
Condition
Used but good condition. Some patina to the shell and wear around the cuffss, but the alpaca is thick and the jungle cloth is solid! The zipper was shot so I've replaced in with a correct Talon zipper.
Size
- Tagged a 38
- Fits a modern medium
- Pit to pit 22"
- Shoulder to shoulder 18"
- Shoulder to cuff 24"
- Collar to hem 27"