USN ALPACA VEST Size:44 evidencing the interplay between military

evidencing the interplay between military utility and civilian workwear which took place at the time

which was created in the early 1920s for the RAF

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The sewing specifications are the same as the late Mil-Spec model

it has a larger silhouette

USN ALPACA VEST Size:44 evidencing the interplay between militaryThe 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