N-1 DECK JACKET (KHAKI)/ STENCIL Size:42 the WESTERN CARDIGAN STITCH HENLEY

the WESTERN CARDIGAN STITCH HENLEY SHIRT

It would be requisitioned by the USAAF for Pilots of Fighter Aircraft that were too cramped for the bulky clothing in use at the time

In addition to the cold climate N-1

with the rest of the print being stained on to the cloth

N-1 DECK JACKET (KHAKI)/ STENCIL Size:42 the WESTERN CARDIGAN STITCH HENLEYThe N 1 Deck Jacket was introduced in World War II, replacing the Pea Coat in all but formal situations, due to its improved practicality. The N 1 system was a three piece, cold weather system that included a helmet and overalls, but the Deck Jacket was often matched by sailors with other climate systems, like the N 2 and the N 3 to suit their preferences and service conditions. N 1s commonly featured a U. S. N. stencil on the left chest, leaving the