US Navy Vietnam Patched Denim Jacket

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.

This piece was very likely made in Japan in the early-mid 60s, the YKK zipper is the style used on many Okinawan made items from the Vietnam era, as is the style of patchwork. This was made for an electrician who served on both submarines and aircraft carriers.

Condition

Good used condition. I've carefully repaired a popped seam to the armpit and on restited the Catfish patch.

Size

• No tagged size, but fits a modern medium/large
• Comfortably fits my 40" chest
• Pit to pit 22"
• Shoulder to shoulder 18.5"
• Shoulder to cuff 24.5"
• Collar to hem 25.5"