U.S.N. BLUE WOOL JERSEY / U.S.S. BROOKLYN Colour:140 NAVY The SUKA JACKET for JUNIORS

The SUKA JACKET for JUNIORS / TIGER AND EAGLE takes inspiration from the children’s Sukajan jackets which were widely available throughout the Second World War and Korean War

it became one of the most commonly worn garments during WWII and was co-opted by the USMC as seen here with the P-44 Utility Coat

giving the shirt its name

Military wore this distinct tiger striping throughout the Vietnam war

a sailing vessel with origins in China referred to as ‘Chu Lucs’

U.S.N. BLUE WOOL JERSEY / U.S.S. BROOKLYN Colour:140 NAVY The SUKA JACKET for JUNIORSThe 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 ships name and hull number, authentic to the Navys 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