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
Beautiful condition, with very few signs of wear. I don't think this has ever been washed.
Size
- Tagged a 36
- Fits medium
- Pit to pit 22"
- Shoulder to shoulder 20"
- Shoulder to cuff 24"
- Collar to hem 29.5"