VINTAGE US NAVY USS WISCONSIN BB-64 SOUVENIR JACKET

BRAND Unknown.

DESCRIPTION
A killer US Navy "Sukajan" souvenir jacket.
The USS Wisconsin is an Iowa-class battleship launched on 7 December 1943 (the second anniversary of the Pearl Harbor raid) that served in the Pacific theater of World War II and during the Korean War.
Details include:
- Completely reversible.
- Beautiful sleeve piping details.
- Contrast pockets.
- USS Wisconsin BB-64 patch.
- Stunning embroidery.
- YKK zipper.
- Made in Japan.

Sukajan (スカジャン), or souvenir jacket, is a type of blouse jacket dating from the end of the Second World War. It is inspired by baseball jackets, and it uses embroidery, silk and Japanese influences.
After the end of the Second World War, the remnants of the parachute capes were used by the American soldiers to create light jackets similar to teddy and varsity jackets. Upon leaving, they were decorated with motifs coming from the military inspiration, and then diversified with a mélange of Japanese and American culture, approximating the style to the tattoo technique.

MATERIAL 100% satin.

CONDITION Despite the age the jacket is in great condition. Some marks and minor signs of wear. Amazing patina. Left sleeve (on black side) got a few cm unstitched (quite easy to repair).

SIZE ON LABEL N/A. Please see actual measurements and estimated size.

ESTIMATED SIZE men M / women L.

MEASUREMENTS
Chest (pit to pit) - 21.25 inches.
Length - 26 inches.
Sleeve (pit to hem) - 24 inches.