MeachamLake
Well-Known Member
I have found so many conflicting answers to this from threads on various forums over the years that I am intrigued to see what people think now.
The Seabees deck jacket, repro-d by McCoys and Buzz Rickson, has often been a source of much dispute amongst our communities. Some say it's a repro of a post-war civvy jacket; others are adamant that they did indeed exist (made by Sigmund Eisner and Co) but in tiny numbers, allegedly due to the fact they proved to be nowhere near durable enough for their intended purposes.
Some individuals claim to have period photos of them being worn but sadly the images and links have long expired. Anyone got anything?
The Seabees deck jacket, repro-d by McCoys and Buzz Rickson, has often been a source of much dispute amongst our communities. Some say it's a repro of a post-war civvy jacket; others are adamant that they did indeed exist (made by Sigmund Eisner and Co) but in tiny numbers, allegedly due to the fact they proved to be nowhere near durable enough for their intended purposes.
Some individuals claim to have period photos of them being worn but sadly the images and links have long expired. Anyone got anything?