1940s US Navy WWII Peacoat n1 Indigo-dyed

Indigo-dyed

were originally developed and needed at that time because the characteristics of the new jet aircraft created new requirements for pilot performance

Sleeve Length: 23

Soldiers had various designs handstitched onto their jackets

1940s US Navy WWII Peacoat n1 Indigo-dyedThe US Navy issue WWII era Peacoat is one of the most iconic and enduring outerwear designs of all time. Although accounts differ, there are mentions of the peacoat in print as far back at 1720, and the American design undoubtedly traces its lineage back to the British versions (which may have been inspired by the Dutch). In WWII, the US Navy made theirs of a 30oz "Kersey" wool with a rayon fabric lining, ten anchor and rope button (eight visible)