Back detail	WWII Pattern Ratchet Clips	Patch pockets	Storm flap prevents wind penetration
	Tubular cuffs without seams

During WWII the US Navy developed three patterns of "Deck Jackets". These were a general purpose cold weather coat, designed to keep the sailors warm while on watch in the cold winds of the open ocean. The design appeared similar in cut to the Army's Winter Combat Jacket (Tanker). The coat was made with a dense cribbed cotton outer shell called "jungle cloth" with a heavy dark blue melton wool lining, close in thickness to that used in blankets. Sandwiched in between these was a thin layer of nylon cloth for wind proofing. Cuffs, waist and neck featured ribbed woolen knit and the front was closed with a nickel or brass zipper.

The first model jackets had a zipper front, but it was found that cold winds actually penetrated between the teeth of the zipper. So, the 2nd model was created which used a storm flap and ratchet clips for the front closure. I can personally attest to the efficacy of this design- no wind gets through. And the ratchet clips are not nearly as clumsy to use as one might think. After an evening wearing my original jacket, I was fully accustomed to using the clips.

This is one of the most practical everyday wear jackets we have ever offered. With that in mind, as well as price and thermal performance, we opted to substitute high quality polar fleece for the wool lining. This kept the price down 50%, made the jacket lighter and warmer, and allows them to be machine washable. Moreover, the vat dyed wool of the original and our lining are visually identical. Our jackets feature genuine Talon zippers, the same type of nylon windproofing as originals, tubular (no seam) knit cuffs, and 100% ribbed cotton shell. Lastly, we added an internal chest pocket as a secure location for wallets, phones, compact pistols, etc..

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