After i saw this jacket in the flesh on a friend of mine i instantly fell in love with it and will search the ends until i find one.
The U. S. Navy developed and used many different styles of cold weather gear and clothing during the 1940’s. A sailor’s duties are very often performed in the most challenging and harsh weather conditions while at sea, thus clothing needed to be durable, warm and functional. Winter jackets, commonly referred to as “Deck Jackets,” became the most cherished clothing articles of sailors during WWII and among collectors today. Most of the deck jackets used in WWII evolved from a dark blue zip-front design that was very similar in appearance to the U. S. Army’s Winter Combat Jacket (Tanker Jacket). By late 1943, the second version of this Deck Jacket design was being phased out of production and an entirely new design was being brought into use.
I found an excellent website who have made near enough exact replicas using the same detailing and manufacturing techniques here .
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