Willy McCoy
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Looks like a brass Conmar zipper and it has cotton side cinches.
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What is this jacket? USN?
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Looks like a brass Conmar zipper and it has cotton side cinches.
Willy McCoy
Member
Must be an "Extreme Cold Weather" utility jacket from the 60's (brass zipper). Anyone have any experience with these jackets? Waterproof? Bulky fit?
watchmanjimg
Well-Known Member
Yes, that appears to be one of several variants of USN foul-weather jackets with impermeable shells. Some have removable linings made of fleece, while other liners are closed-cell foam that supposedly aid in bouyancy should the wearer fall overboard. I imagine they'd be waterproof due to the coated nylon shell, but in my experience they're best suited for wear under relatively static conditions. I had one with the permanent foam liner years ago and it was like wearing a plastic bag! :lol:
Willy McCoy
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Damn ... Such a handsome jacket too.
