U.S.N. BLUE WOOL JERSEY / U.S.S. BROOKLYN Colour:140 NAVY While the 1913 U

While the 1913 U

The cap features fold down ear flaps for added warmth

using a special lacquer coating which replicates the same look and feel as an original jacket in our archive

80% Wool 20% Alpaca Lining

U.S.N. BLUE WOOL JERSEY / U.S.S. BROOKLYN Colour:140 NAVY While the 1913 UThe U. S. N. BLUE WOOL JERSEY U. S. S. BROOKLYN, also known as the U. S. N. GOB Deck Sweater, is made from a durable 7 gauge wool knit, providing warmth and a snug fit as a layering piece. It features a simple rubber print on the chest displaying the ships name and hull number, authentic to the Navys tradition of marking issued garments for identification, a practice that became common to help prevent loss or theft in the shared quarters of naval life