Whilst the US Navy officially stopped issuing denim jackets after the war, they were still a very popular item amongst sailors, and there are numerous different variations of private purchase pieces the were used into the 1960s. This is a beauty of an example.
Despite this being tagged as the very American sounding "Diamond Co", I strongly suspect that this piece was made in Japan in the early-mid 60s. The denim shows selvedge down the inside of the zipper placket, and the YKK zipper is the style used on many Okinawan made items from the Vietnam era, as is the style of embroidery. This was made for an Engineman Petty Officer Third Class, and features beautifully hand-stitched patches on the chest and sleeve, and embroidered name and team across the reverse.
Condition
This is in beautiful condition. There are a couple of marks on the front, but otherwise the denim is strong and dark in colour, no holes or damage etc.
Size
- No tagged size, but fits a modern medium
- Pit to pit 21"
- Shoulder to shoulder 18"
- Shoulder to cuff 24"
- Collar to hem 23.5"