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Just re-read my post and it sounds a bit nasty! Not my intention at all.
When I first saw the Japanese repro's of the jacket, I definitely thought "What the hell is this?" as well. But upon seeing the real jackets first hand (before going on to acquire a few) the materials, construction...
Not totally sure what there is to doubt, but to each their own. There are dozens of photos of them being worn in Seabees Cruise Books.
If you believe they are a civilian garment or private purchase then they would be the first I've ever seen with contract numbers, and worn this widely in...
Also, here is one of our jackets with the bib coveralls (hopefully I have attached the image correctly...let me know if it isn't visible.) The coveralls have the same "hook clasp" fasteners on either side as the dark navy USN deck coveralls. Totally lined with alpaca wool, and have the same...
They are indeed real. We have two of them, and that photo is from our collection.
There were exclusively issued (in very limited numbers) to Seabees stationed in Alaska and Iceland early WW2. The "Seabees" tag can also be found on at least three pairs of trousers (We have two of these examples...
Hehe. You might be right. Or the blue N-1/ NAF 1168
Although I certainly care about the 37J1! It has eluded me thus far (atleast for a remotely realistic price!)
Just wanted to chime in here, and resurrect this old thread.
Been collecting rare military stuff for a long time and it always annoys me when someone says something is "fake, civilian, or fantasy" with authority, just because they have never seen it, or it is extremely rare.
This SEABEES deck...
