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Its ability to wick away sweat and moisture made it an ideal fabric for headgear

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JERKIN VEST / SHEEPSKIN Wallets Its ability to wick awayDuring both World Wars, the British Army issued leather vests known as jerkins to provide warmth without compromising mobility. Designed to be worn over field gear, they were a practical cold weather layer for troops in the trenches. Although issued by the British military, photographs show that American soldiers also adopted the jerkin, especially during World War I, drawn to its utility and durability. Each was marked with the Broad Arrow insignia,