USN ALPACA VEST Size:36 the British military was equipped

the British military was equipped with a uniform that could not withstand the sweltering climates

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USN ALPACA VEST Size:36 the British military was equippedThe USN ALPACA VEST was a layer piece worn by the US Navy during the Second World War. Made from a cotton poplin shell and finished with a plush alpaca lining, aspects of this garment borrowed elements from the N 1 deck jacket. The actual origins of this piece are elusive as there is no military specification tag available to refer to. However, archive images and found vintage pieces with evidence of being signed off by inspectors do confirm the vests