From the maker

The N-1 Deck Jacket was introduced in World War II, replacing the Pea Coat in all but formal situations due to its improved practicality. The N-1 system was a three-piece cold-weather system that included a helmet and overalls, but the Deck Jacket was often matched by sailors with other climate systems, like the N-2 and the N-3, to suit their preferences and service conditions.

N-1s typically featured a U.S.N. stencil on the left chest, with the right side left open for unit insignia. This model includes a hand-applied rubberized print at The Real McCoy’s Kobe Headquarters, with “8TH BEACH BN” printed across the back. The front also features an embroidered Eight Ball patch representing the 8th Beach Battalion.

The 8th Naval Beach Battalion was a specialized U.S. Navy unit formed to manage the complex logistics of amphibious warfare during World War II. Their primary role was to oversee the flow of troops, vehicles, and supplies during beach landings, ensuring operations remained organized under chaotic conditions. In August 1944, the battalion was deployed during Operation Dragoon, the Allied invasion of southern France, where they landed at Saint-Raphaël and managed multiple beach sectors. Their duties included directing beach traffic, coordinating equipment offloading, and providing medical and logistical support. The battalion’s efficiency played a critical role in the success of the operation and exemplified the importance of naval coordination in amphibious assaults.

The N-1 Deck Jacket had experimental iterations in Navy Blue and with clasp closures, but ultimately the U.S. Navy settled on the button & zip closure N-1 Khaki, which was widely cherished by deck crew, who would often wear their N-1 beyond service. The N-1 Deck Jacket was phased out after the Korean War, but modern systems are heavily influenced by this seminal piece. The N-1 Deck Jacket features a distinctive lining in alpaca, an incredibly effective insulator that has a fairly unique property of remaining warm when wet.

The jacket is constructed in a thick cotton cord cloth and benefits from wool cuff ribbing, internal waist adjustors, and a 40s-style bell-shaped zipper.

The khaki model initially shared some details with the early navy model, but specifications were quickly changed, such as the omission of alpaca pile on the inner cuffs and belt loops on the inside of the hem. This model is true to those lasting specifications and has been developed based on N-1s within our own archive.

100% Cotton Cord Cloth

50% Alpaca / 50% Wool Lining