1943 USN N-1 Winter Blue Deck Bib - Medium vietnam war Armpit to Armpit: 23"

Armpit to Armpit: 23"

1990 Made in USA by Hanes

with striped red white & blue rib knit cuffs and hem

Inseam: 29 1/2”

1943 USN N-1 Winter Blue Deck Bib - Medium vietnam war Armpit to Armpit: 23"These US Navy N 1 "Winter Trousers" or deck bibs, an early military take on overalls, were a part of a sailor's winter deck uniform kit in WWII. For when working topside on a ship in winter weather, they were worn over pants with a matching soft "helmet" and the iconic N 1 deck jacket and provided protection plus extra warmth when needed. These are the much rarer navy blue version. Redesigned near the end of the war in olive green jungle cloth, these