Royal Navy Deck Smock Rubberised PVC Oil Skins économies Foul Weather 1963

A 1963 dated Royal Navy ‘Foul Weather Smock'

In Excellent condition given its 61 years old.

Constructed from a polyvinyl chloride fabric ‘PVC' this material was considered cutting edge in the 1950s when these smocks were first introduced. Chosen for it's waterproof & windproof properties which was unlike anything else available at the time.

This is a very clean example of these now rare and hard to find British military smocks.

Featuring a adjustable peaked hood, Belt at the waist and patch pockets to the lower front. Newey brass snap press studs adjustable hood & inner storm cuffs.

A serious militaria collectors piece.

Label size: 4A - 38” - 40” chest

Measurements: 31” pit to pit // 23.5” pit to cuff // 32.5” length (nape of hood to hem, centre back)