Aniline Horse N-1 Deck Jacket - Black (LN-1) Size:46 Garment will stretch with wear

Garment will stretch with wear and shrink back down with washing over time

it's got a proper "wool jacket" feel to it

Consequently

this Kakishibu horsehide will age faster than most natural veg-tan leathers

and we're seriously glad he did

Aniline Horse N-1 Deck Jacket - Black (LN-1) Size:46 Garment will stretch with wearFirst released in 1944, the N 1 had the longest service life in US Navy history as a much more functional follow up to the well known peacoat. We trace the history and influence of this garment over in our stories here if you want to dig a bit deeper. This iconic jacket is cut to hip length to retain mobility while maximizing warmth. All of the features were honed through 2 years of active warfare in WW2, including the button windflap over the zipper,