The A-2 deck jacket is an updated version of the N-1 deck jacket, which was developed and introduced by the US Navy in the early 1940s as a durable, warm and functional jacket for seamen working on vessels and ships. This updated version now called the A-2 was first introduced in the 1960s with a dark olive drab to enable camouflaging of USN personnel both at sea and on landing operations.
This is a Vintage 80s US Navy Reworked A-2 Deck Jacket. It has been reworked by Darned Fine Studio in Ouseburn, Newcastle. It features a mixture of canvas and cotton patch repairs as well as an original M-1951 patch pocket added to the chest and sashiko stitch detail patches. Made in the USA and re-worked in the UK.
All our vintage listings unless otherwise stated are true vintage and have been worn before, therefore they will typically show signs of wear, which is all part of the vintage look and appeal.
COLOUR: Olive Green
SIZE: No size label and this fits like size M with a 46in full external chest measurement and the overall fit - depending how loose you like to wear (please see below for all key measurements to check against a similar garment of your own to ensure a good fit).
FABRIC: 50% Cotton 50% Nylon Shell; Synthetic Lining
DETAILS:
- YKK brass zip front
- Button and concealed snap front storm flap
- Chest patch pockets with snap entry
- 2 front lower welt pockets
- Body and sleeves fleece lined
- Side hem adjusters
- Back neck hanger loop
- Multitude of patch repairs and sashiko stitching
- Internal no. 008 re-worked metal tag
HOW TO CHOOSE YOUR SIZE: Please DO NOT solely rely on the listed size for your correct fit. Designers often use different measurements for sizes depending on the overall look they desire, so sizes can not only vary brand to brand but also within the same brand. Also, for vintage and pre-worn items the shape may have changed after years of being worn. The best way to ensure your correct fit is to compare the measurements listed to a similar item that fits you well.
EXTERNAL MEASUREMENTS: Please check against a similar garment of your own that fits you well, measuring flat and fully zipped or buttoned up (if applicable) on a flat surface:
A - CHEST - armpit to armpit (double for full chest): 23in (58cm)
B - SLEEVE - shoulder seam to cuff end: 24.5in (62cm)
C - SHOULDER - distance between shoulder seams straight across at the back: 18.5in (47cm)
D - LENGTH - at the centre back from the base of the collar to the hem: 27in (68.5cm)
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MIL552 A2
