US Navy Early Pattern A2 Deck Jacket - Size Medium Shoulder to cuff (approx) 23"

Shoulder to cuff (approx) 23"

The example was ordered in 1963 made by Aviator Equipment Corp

The word peacoat is stems from the Dutch word 'pije'

and really rather rare early 50s Sears Simpson chore

This would have been made in Japan around 1970 and issued for field use in Vietnam

US Navy Early Pattern A2 Deck Jacket - Size Medium Shoulder to cuff (approx) 23"The A2 deck jacket, a classic amongst the vintage community and a perpetual favourite design. This example is missing its tag, but the likely dates 1963 64. Condition Used but solid. The knits are pretty shot and could easily be replaced. Size No tag, but would have been a medium Fits modern medium large it fits my 40" chest nicely. Pit to pit 23" Shoulder to shoulder 19" Shoulder to cuff 24. 5" Collar to hem 27"