U.S. NAVY STRIPED DUNGAREE JUMPER

The U.S. NAVY STRIPED DUNGAREE JUMPER follows the same pattern as the denim dungaree jumper adopted by the U.S. Navy prior to and during the Second World War. The label carries a contract number beginning with “NXs,” denoting procurement through the Navy Bureau of Supplies and Accounts and confirming official naval issue. Although surviving labelled examples are rare, several documented pieces are marked “NXSX 60826,” a contract understood to date to April 1944. The denim dungaree jumper was introduced as a practical working alternative to the wool Dress Blue jumper that had become standard issue during the American Civil War. In 1901, denim dungarees were formally authorized for work duties, with regulations outlined in The Bluejacket’s Manual, first published in 1902 and issued to new Navy recruits. Early examples were pull-over in design, but by 1918 an open-front configuration had come into use, a format better suited to wartime conditions and heavy shipboard labor. Hickory stripe Brand: The Real McCoy's Category: Jumper Color: White Material: Cotton Made in: Japan View at retailer