The U.S.N. BLUE WOOL JERSEY / U.S.S. BROOKLYN, also known as the U.S.N. GOB Deck Sweater, is made from a durable 7-gauge wool knit, providing warmth and a snug fit as a layering piece. It features a simple rubber print on the chest displaying the ship’s name and hull number, authentic to the Navy’s tradition of marking issued garments for identification, a practice that became common to help prevent loss or theft in the shared quarters of naval life at sea.

This high-gauge wool sweater was standard issue for Navy personnel upon enlistment and was commonly referred to in the 1940s as a “jersey.” Designed for warmth, it was worn as a close-fitting underlayer beneath the uniform during cold-weather operations. The fine-knit construction provided insulation without adding bulk.

This version is stencilled with “CL-40 BROOKLYN,” a reference to the lead ship of the Brooklyn-class light cruisers, commissioned in the late 1930s. The USS Brooklyn served along the cold Atlantic coast and on escort missions to Casablanca, where reliable cold-weather gear was essential. Built at the Brooklyn Navy Yard and named after the New York borough, the ship also took part in the opening ceremonies of the 1939 New York World’s Fair and the 1940 Golden Gate International Exposition.

100% Wool

7-Gauge Wool Knit

Rubber Print on Chest

Made in Japan