The U. S. Navy developed and used many different styles of cold weather gear and clothing during the 1940’s. A sailor’s duties are often performed in harsh weather conditions while at sea, thus clothing needed to be durable, warm and functional. Winter jackets, commonly referred to as “Deck Jackets,” met this need.

The N-1, which came into service in late ’43, had evolved from an earlier simpler design which was altogether shorter and less protective.

Made from a heavy duty dark blue corded cotton, and lined with Alpaca, the N-1 was a superb utility winter garment.

The Blue N-1 was produced only for a short time though, and in very small numbers before being superseded in 1944 by a second version manufactured in a khaki colour, of the same heavy corded fabric.

So as a collectors item the Blue N-1 is very sought after due to its small production run. Additionally it was the model that was most used in action during D-Day, and is the single most scarce model today of the four USN WWII deck jacket styles.

The Buzz Rickson’s reproduction of this model is just superb. They have recreated every detail with unbelievable accuracy:

• Superb reproduction of the original USN contract label design printed on 100% cotton fabric.

• Exact duplication of the original silver-grey stencil property mark “U. S. NAVY” applied across back between shoulders .

• Custom manufacturing of the correct heavy corded cotton outer shell to precisely match USN specs. And dyed navy blue .

• 100% cotton thread construction .

• Custom manufacturing of the correct double-faced grey-hued alpaca fur and wool lining to precisely match 1940’s USN specs .

• Two external slash pockets .

• GENUINE, New Old Stock 1943 nickel CONMAR zipper; that's right, the exact correct type of unused original zipper from 1943 (in perfect condition) that was originally used on this style of jacket .

• Button-front wind flap protector located in front of zipper closure .

• Custom manufacturing of the correct, two-ply 100% worsted wool knit cuffs in navy blue, hidden up inside the sleeves to protect from wear .

• Gusseted armpit construction with eyelet vents .

• Drawstring cords at jacket bottom to seal out the wind.

The N-1 is an all-American classic, that looks as great today as it did in 1943.

Available in Sizes 36 – 44