USN ALPACA VEST Size:44 military for about 10 years

military for about 10 years while going through many updates

with overlock stitch detail on the edge of the hood opening

During WWII

with an expectedly successful athletics department

The T-shirt originated as a standard undergarment for the US Navy between 1898 and 1904 and its military legacy is reflected in the AMERICAN ATHLETIC TEE / U

USN ALPACA VEST Size:44 military for about 10 yearsThe USN ALPACA VEST was a layer piece worn by the US Navy during the Second World War. Made from a cotton poplin shell and finished with a plush alpaca lining, aspects of this garment borrowed elements from the N 1 deck jacket. The actual origins of this piece are elusive as there is no military specification tag available to refer to. However, archive images and found vintage pieces with evidence of being signed off by inspectors do confirm the vests