1940s WWII USN N-1 Deck Jacket Size 40 (Fits L)
- Navy Department Contract NXsx 93427
- Introduced in 1944 as the 3rd pattern US Navy Deck Jacket - The N-1, and made famous by celebrities such as James Dean, Paul Newman etc. and also favored by veterans, bikers and outcasts.
- Outer made of 100% cotton Grosgrain referred to as “Jungle Cloth”
- Inner lining made of 100% alpaca wool
- Cuffs made of wool
- Zip and button closure
- Storm flap on collar
- Stenciled USN on chest
- RCM handwritten inside
- Bright khaki colored
- Drawstring at hem
- Original buttons
- Original working HBT Talon zipper with pull
- Very warm and very durable
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Condition: (G+) These jackets are heavy work jackets and they usually have authentic wear and spots. This one has smaller marks various places from oil etc. No repairs, rips or holes. Alpaca has shed a bit on the collar as it usually does. Cuffs have a few bites, but nothing much. A couple of teeth missing in the zipper, but it runs OK.
- Size: This jacket is labeled as a size 40 (barely visible). In our opinion it would fit a mens modern size L or an M with layers under. Please see measurements below:
- Pit to pit: 24"
- Shoulder to shoulder: 19,5”
- Sleeve from shoulder to end of cuff: 25”
- Length front: 24,5”
- Length from neckline down back: 28”
