1st Model WWII Navy Deck Jacket	Talon zippers with shell fabric pull	Patch pockets	Model is 5'11", 175lbs wearing a size Medium.
Talon zipper, realistic contract label	100% wool lining	Seamless cuffs	Internal pocket

During WWII the US Navy developed three patterns of "Deck Jackets". These were a general purpose cold weather coat, designed to keep the sailors warm while on watch in the cold winds of the open ocean. The first design appeared similar in cut to the Army's Winter Combat Jacket (Tanker). These coats were made with a dense cribbed cotton outer shell called "jungle cloth." The lining was a medium weight, very dark blue melton wool cloth. Sandwiched in between these was a thin layer of nylon cloth for wind proofing. Cuffs, waist and neck featured ribbed woolen knit and the front was closed with a nickel or brass zipper.

Original examples of the 1st Model Deck Jacket today are insanely expensive and difficult to find. The one we used was in rough shape, but that allowed us to partially disassemble it to investigate the design more fully.

The new run of deck jackets has a 11 oz., 100% wool lining- the same weight and content as originals. They also feature genuine Talon zippers, nylon wind proofing as originals, tubular (no seam) knit cuffs, and 100% ribbed cotton shell.

Windproofing: Above is a photo of an original Navy coverall cut open to show lining and nylon interlayer- this is the same as is used in the jackets. The nylon is paper thin, soft and does not rustle or make any noise when moved. The wool lining is notably thinner than what is used in tanker jackets but heavier than shirt wool. Obviously the Navy had different specifications than the Army.

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