US NAVY AW-1 Hood Vest c.1950 lip A military vest with a

A military vest with a front zipper and an unusual pocket whose original purpose remains unclear

Would make such a good display piece

cloud-like blue

but the silhouette remains bold in its quiet defiance

Softly faded blue fleece and a cracked white print show honest wear

US NAVY AW-1 Hood Vest c.1950 lip A military vest with a14" Shoulder 24" Chest 14" Length This is a U. S. Navy AW 1 vest style hood, designed to be worn underneath the AL 1 deck jacket, with the fur trimmed hood exposed through the jacket collar. Issued in the early 1950s and produced by Willis & Geiger, the piece features an alpaca lined body, cotton shell, and coyote fur trim. This layered configuration exemplifies the Navys approach to modular cold weather gear, optimizing warmth and protection while