Rare First Pattern Us Navy A1 deck jacket. Unlike the later pattern this first pattern has full set of woollen knits and arm pocket which are dropped in the later patterns. The stencil is lovely and clear to the front and back. Back stencil names it to the USS Berkeley. These have a particularly cool feature of the top of arm seams having a ridge so that water doesn’t collect on the shoulders.
Condition
In great vintage condition. This piece is over 60 years old.
We consider wear and repairs part of the garments story but “flaws” of note are -
There are some light marks and faded as expected, small hole to back of left arm, we have also replaced the knits and waist snaps.
Please study all photos provided and request any extra pictures if required.
Size
Size label marked large.
Measures approximately 26” armpit to armpit, raglan shoulders, 25” back of neck to base, 21” pit to cuff and 22” across waistband. All measurements are in inches, if you are unsure about fit and if you require further measurements please just ask.