True Vintage WWII US Navy N1 Deck Jacket Size36 Named WAHL Early NXss22371 Talon For Sale

Up for sale is an authentic, original World War II U.S. Navy N-1 Deck Jacket, acquired directly from the estate of the original veteran. It features the veteran\'s last name, WAHL, stenciled cleanly across the upper back.This is a true early wartime piece, confirmed by the original Navy Department Contract NXss 22371 tag (circa 1943–1944). It is a stamped Size 36 (Men\'s Small)—one of the most sought-after, wearable sizes on the vintage market.KEY FEATURES & PROVENANCE:
- Direct Veteran Estate Provenance: Fresh to the market from the family of the WWII sailor who wore it; stenciled WAHL on the upper back.
- Chest Stencil: Original, crisp dark U.S.N. block lettering on the left chest.
- Contract Label: Original cloth label firmly intact and fully legible: NAVY DEPARTMENT CONTRACT NXss 22371 SIZE 36.
- Shell Fabric: Heavyweight, durable olive-khaki cotton jungle cloth (grosgrain cord) with genuine naval deck patina, honest engine-room grime, and field spotting. Untouched and unwashed to preserve collector value.
- Lining: Thick, plush brown alpaca wool pile in outstanding condition. No bald spots across the body or back. This early contract model features full alpaca extending completely down into the sleeves.
- Hardware: Original bell-shaped brass Talon zipper with its original cloth pull tab still intact. Zips smoothly up and down with all teeth and the lower insertion pin intact. All original front closure buttons are present and firmly sewn.
- Storm Cuffs: Internal hidden tubular wool ribbed knit cuffs are intact inside both sleeves to block the wind.CONDITION NOTES:
- Phenomenal, wearable vintage condition for an 80+ year-old combat naval coat.
- Honest, authentic vintage patina with surface spotting and grime earned on deck.
- Minor natural fraying along the outer cuff canvas edges and typical light pile thinning at the extreme wrist opening.
- Internal knit cuffs, zipper mechanism, and buttons are all solid and fully functional.APPROXIMATE FLAT MEASUREMENTS:
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