{"product_id":"the-real-mccoy-s-u-s-n-blue-deck-jacket","title":"U S N Blue Deck Jacket","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFirst introduced around 1941, the U.S.N.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBLUE DECK JACKET was part of a specialized naval uniform officially known as Jacket, Special Winter Clothing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThough its purpose was broadly defined in regulations, it soon found a niche role aboard ships.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThis earned it the modern nickname, the Deck Zip Jacket, used by collectors and historians.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eOriginally authorized for use by non-commissioned officers, the jacket’s unembellished and practical design made it versatile enough for a wide range of tasks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIt was not limited to deck work alone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eUnlike the later N-1 jacket, this early version had no official designation or model number.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWhat sets this jacket apart historically is its transitional role.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIt laid the groundwork for what would eventually become the N-1 Deck Jacket.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIts successor, often referred to as the Deck Hook Jacket, replaced the zipper with a hook-front closure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThis design change is a key detail that helps differentiate the two.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eOne notable distinction lies in the lining material.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAccording to Navy uniform standards, this jacket used wool flannel rather than alpaca wool.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAlpaca was more commonly found in garments issued to aviators and ground crews.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThe presence of alpaca-lined variants suggests there may have been some crossover in use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThe U.S.N.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBLUE DECK JACKET is constructed with a durable dark navy cord cloth exterior and fully lined with matching wool melton.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIt features wool ribbing for added insulation, a 1940s-style bell-shaped nickel front zipper with cotton tape, a concealed zip-front closure, and two side pockets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e40s Bell-Shaped Front Zipper, Nickel, Cotton Tape\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCotton Sewing Thread Construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"The Real McCoy's","offers":[{"title":"36","offer_id":52908254691607,"sku":"MJ25108","price":1050.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"38","offer_id":52908254724375,"sku":"MJ25108","price":1050.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"40","offer_id":52908254757143,"sku":"MJ25108","price":1050.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"42","offer_id":52908254789911,"sku":"MJ25108","price":1050.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"44","offer_id":52908254822679,"sku":"MJ25108","price":1050.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"46","offer_id":52908254855447,"sku":"MJ25108","price":1050.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0992\/5994\/1143\/files\/MJ25108_NVY_251205_mccoy2991_9ac0ce9a-e4c9-426f-b8f6-9ab250f7fdc1.jpg?v=1777148798","url":"https:\/\/therightgarment.com\/products\/the-real-mccoy-s-u-s-n-blue-deck-jacket","provider":"The Right Garment","version":"1.0","type":"link"}