Buzz Rickson's U.S. Navy Zip Through Deck Jacket - Navy Demotex

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Field Notes

Originally issued to sailers in the US Navy during Second World War, the ‘deck zip jacket’ takes its place amongst the military’s ‘Special Winter Clothing’ collection. Cut from a heavy grosgrain cotton known as Jungle Cloth, this short cut, boxy jacket serves as an effective barrier from the wind and is even water repellent. In order to further protect from the elements, the brand have included a period correct zip plate, which sits behind a mil specs, nickel finished fastener.

A knitted collar, cuffs, and waistband all add to the warmth of this piece, but arctic protection is provided by the Alpaca and wool pole lining. More nuanced details include metallic eyelets in the arm gusset for breathability, an iconic ‘U.S. Navy’ silver stencil on the back, and period correct ‘d pockets’ for functionality.

In all this piece is a brilliant offering for the winter months, which has been built to stand up to any adventure that you throw its way.

Short/boxy shape
100% cotton ‘Jungle Cloth’ outer shell
Alpaca and wool pile lining
D shape pockets on front
Mil specs nickel finished zipper
Leather zipper tab
Knitted cuffs, collar, and waistband
U.S. Navy stencil
BR14941
Made in Japan

Fit & Sizing

Fitting

True To Size

This garment fits true to size, we recommend buying your usual size.

Buzz Rickson's

Authentic militaria

As perhaps one of the most well known heritage brands currently on the market, Buzz Rickson’s has become an authority on military reproduction. Based in Japan, the brand painstakingly reproduces rare mid-century garments to an impeccably detailed degree, often relying on slow and antiquated fabrication techniques to ensure a high quality and realistic finish.