Blue denim work clothing was adopted as the standard by the U.S. Army in June of 1919, replacing the brown work clothing that was used before. The top was a pullover style jumper, accompanied by a five pocket pant and the Denim Army Hat, better known as the Daisy Mae. In 1933, a one-piece work suit made of blue denim was adopted for use by mechanics, drivers, machinists, and others in similar roles.

These trousers, designated with spec number 6-124A, were made from blue denim and were a slight modification of the 6-124 pattern adopted in 1919. They continued to be used with nearly identical specifications until the back cinch was discontinued in 1937. During this period, they were also issued to young participants in the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC), a job relief program during the Great Depression, along with the jumper.

After 1933, these trousers were primarily used by the CCC, and items produced for this purpose often bore contract number codes such as CCC, CIV, or ECF. (This product does not include these markings, as it was Army-issued.)

The included NRA label was attached for one year only in 1934, under government directive. The National Recovery Administration (NRA) was the administrative body created to enforce the National Industrial Recovery Act (NIRA), a New Deal policy enacted in 1933. This label signifies compliance with the NIRA legislation.

100% Cotton

10 oz. Unbleached Color Weft Denim

Tinplate Buttons

Cotton Sewing Thread Construction

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