JERKIN VEST / SHEEPSKIN Wallets Napped Cotton Cloth Outer Shell

Napped Cotton Cloth Outer Shell

Patches of this standard can only be produced by a handful of remaining craftsmen

A true to the era #7 wire zip in aluminium finish fastens the parka

The striped

Its ability to wick away sweat and moisture made it an ideal fabric for headgear

JERKIN VEST / SHEEPSKIN Wallets Napped Cotton Cloth Outer ShellDuring both World Wars, the British Army issued leather vests known as jerkins to provide warmth without compromising mobility. Designed to be worn over field gear, they were a practical cold weather layer for troops in the trenches. Although issued by the British military, photographs show that American soldiers also adopted the jerkin, especially during World War I, drawn to its utility and durability. Each was marked with the Broad Arrow insignia,