{"product_id":"the-real-mccoy-s-jerkin-vest-sheepskin","title":"Jerkin Vest Sheepskin","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDuring both World Wars, the British Army issued leather vests known as jerkins to provide warmth without compromising mobility.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDesigned to be worn over field gear, they were a practical cold-weather layer for troops in the trenches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAlthough issued by the British military, photographs show that American soldiers also adopted the jerkin, especially during World War I, drawn to its utility and durability.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eEach was marked with the Broad Arrow insignia, identifying it as British government property.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThis reproduction follows original construction methods and materials closely.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIt uses genuine sheepskin for the outer shell, lined with heavyweight wool.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTo stay true to vintage production, leather is selected with slight variations in texture and tone, and the pattern includes period-correct asymmetry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eStitching is completed with fine count cotton thread, slightly thinner than standard military specification, allowing for dense and precise seams.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eButtonholes are intentionally oversized and sewn under high tension to create a defined ridge, improving both function and visual character.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHand-cut leather reinforcements back each button to improve longevity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThe buttons themselves reflect how original jerkins aged in the field as they were often replaced with different sizes to allow for a looser fit and easier wear in freezing conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSheepskin, Vegetable Tanned, Aniline Finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCotton Thread Construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"The Real McCoy's","offers":[{"title":"36","offer_id":52908269568279,"sku":"MJ24003","price":1500.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"38","offer_id":52908269601047,"sku":"MJ24003","price":1500.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"40","offer_id":52908269633815,"sku":"MJ24003","price":1500.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"42","offer_id":52908269666583,"sku":"MJ24003","price":1500.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"44","offer_id":52908269699351,"sku":"MJ24003","price":1500.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0992\/5994\/1143\/files\/MJ24003_BRN_2407040192_path2407_8d5900c4-2eea-4d32-a75f-55f6c49fafa0.jpg?v=1777148833","url":"https:\/\/therightgarment.com\/products\/the-real-mccoy-s-jerkin-vest-sheepskin","provider":"The Right Garment","version":"1.0","type":"link"}