1944 N1 Deck Jacket Elephant Skin Asphalt
The 1944 N-1 Deck Jacket was issued to all U.S. Navy Personnel during WW2. It saw action from the beaches of Normandy to the Pacific Islands and became one of the most used and most favoured jackets of the U.S. Armed Forces in the 1940s.
For this version of our Deck Jacket we used a densily woven and highly durable Elephant Skin fabric, produced in Germany and made of 100% cotton.
Our N-1 Deck Jacket features all characteristics as the legendary originals:
- outer layer of densely woven Elephant Skin (100% cotton) 520g/m2
- woven wool lining (100% Wool)
- vintage 1940s bell shaped Talon zipper
- authentic Spec. Label
- proper 1940s round knit wind cuffs
- stand up collar
- Made in Turkey
Pike Brothers GmbH
Johann-Flitsch-Str. 12
83075 Bad Feilnbach-Au
Germany
info@pikebrothers.com
Because it was developed for work *on deck* – for outdoor use on ships.
Deck Jackets are made from Jungle Cloth – a very dense cotton fabric that is robust, wind‑repellent and naturally water‑resistant.
Deck jackets are a further development of the classic pea coats. In the 1930s and 1940s, the textile industry produced new, weatherproof cotton fabrics.
1942: First model – the Deck Zip Jacket with jungle cloth and wool blanket lining.
1943: Improved ‘Deck Hook Jacket’ with hook fastening for ease of use with gloves.
1943: Introduction of the N1 Deck Jacket – longer cut, jungle cloth on the outside, densely woven wool lining on the inside.
The N1 became the standard for the U.S. Navy and remained in use until the 1950s."
The N1 Deck Jackets are perfect for winter temperatures.
A brief rain shower is no problem – for prolonged wet weather, we recommend the waxed versions.
Deck jackets have been worn by the U.S. Navy since the 1940s for work on deck. The robust outer fabric and comfortable cut made them particularly popular – they offered protection from wind, spray and cold temperatures.
Waxed deck jackets are treated with paraffin wax. The advantage: greater water resistance, better wind protection and a traditional, functional outdoor finish.
They fit true to size and allow layering such as sweaters or turtle necks.
Yes. We differentiate according to climate zones and intended use:
For warmer temperatures: Deck Zip Jacket
For cold weather and prolonged outdoor use: N1 Deck Jacket (unwaxed or waxed)
Our waxed N1 deck jackets have already been waxed several times. Re-waxing is not necessary – but it is possible. Products such as Sno Seal can be used if you want to apply a new layer of wax.
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