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I own a Bronson deck jacket. I'm 5 ft 8 (173cm), 144 pounds (66kg) and a 36 inch chest. I originally bought Bronson's USN N1 Deck jacket in a 38 Medium but had to return it as it was too small - tight in the chest. I now own a size 40 and it fits me perfect. I'm looking to buy a Buzz Rickson's...
Thought I'd take a few photos of this jacket at the weekend, although I acquired it back in 2006.
A not so common US Navy Deck Jacket, brought in to replace the more common heavy blue drill deck jackets, and I think the immediate predecessor to the ubiquitous N-1 Deck Jacket?
This example is...
Recent flea market find here in South Carolina.
1942 contract date Blue US Navy deck Jacket. This is the one with the latch fastening
Condition is basically new, even has one of the original cutter's tags,
Best thing is this jacket must have been for the CO because it's a size 48