C.C.C. WOOL JACKET / OLIVE Size:44 Although the gas protective coat

Although the gas protective coat looks like it's constructed from two layers of material

The buttons themselves reflect how original jerkins aged in the field as they were often replaced with different sizes to allow for a looser fit and easier wear in freezing conditions

replacing goggles with sunglasses as a light weight alternative

this cap was designed to provide warmth and comfort to soldiers in cold weather conditions

C.C.C. WOOL JACKET / OLIVE Size:44 Although the gas protective coatThe Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC), established in 1933 as part of FDR's "New Deal," was responsible for outdoor projects like creating and maintaining national parks. The CCC's clothing was managed by the U. S. Army Quartermaster, and when a winter jacket was needed, they drew heavy inspiration from the U. S. Army's Type A 1 jacket. Introduced in the mid 1930s, the CCC's jacket transitioned from the Type A 1's leather to a thick melton wool shell,