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The N-1 was produced in Blue only for a short time though, and in very small numbers, before being superseded in 1944 by a second version manufactured in this khaki colour.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

The fabric color was changed from blue to khaki to better enable camouflaging of USN personnel both at sea and on landing operations. This newer khaki version of the winter deck jacket was available in limited numbers by the spring of 1944 and photo documentation clearly reveals some sailors, including Rear Admiral A. D. Struble onboard the command ship USS AUGUSTA, outfitted with this jacket style during the D-Day landings in Normandy, France on 6 June 1944.

As always, Buzz Rickson’s have captured every detail of the original with incredible accuracy. Authentic details include:

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

• Exact duplication of the original black stencil property mark “USN” applied to left chest.

• Custom manufacturing of the correct heavy corded cotton outer shell to precisely match USN specs. And dyed a light shade of khaki-like Olive Drab.

• 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 brass CONMAR zipper; that's right, an original zipper from 1943 which is the absolute correct type for this model, in perfect condition.

• 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 1944.

Available in Sizes XS - XXL