By 1943 the US Navy had redeveloped a lot of its service clothing, particularly for those who would be serving with ground combat units. The new, more appropriately coloured green and khaki uniforms would have a N reference number, N-1, N-2 and N-3. Issued as part of a four piece utility uniform, along with pants, trousers and shirt, the N-3 utility jacket would lean heavily on the design of earlier USMC P42 shirt. This example has a contract number NXSX 56662, made by Progressive Coat & Apron Mfg Co, Philadelphia, PA, between April and September 1944.
Condition
This is absolutely mint and still has all its cutter tags, there is some light marks from storage but otherwise perfect.
Size
- Tagged a 38
- Fits medium/large
- Pit to pit 22"
- Shoulder to shoulder 20"
- Shoulder to cuff 24"
- Collar to hem 30"