About History of the Naval Uniform?

FutureRANGER · July 24th, 2004

Me and my Pop were wondering what the history of the Navy Whites are? Especially things like the flap behind the neck, the neckchief, and the bell bottoms. I imagine there must be some story behind it. Anyone know?

Thx,
FutureRANGER

Duty Honor Country · July 24th, 2004

JUMPER FLAPS--the collar originated as a protective cover for the jacket to protect it from the grease or powder normally worn by seamen to hold hair in place.

Mark Conley · July 24th, 2004

Oh Yaz....
here is a link to the US Navy uniform traditions

http://www.bluejacket.com/sea-service_uniform2.htm

Enjoy!

FutureRANGER · July 24th, 2004

Thank you very much Sirs! Exactly what I was looking for!

July 24th, 2004	#1
FutureRANGER	History of the Naval Uniform? info Me and my Pop were wondering what the history of the Navy Whites are? Especially things like the flap behind the neck, the neckchief, and the bell bottoms. I imagine there must be some story behind it. Anyone know? Thx, FutureRANGER

July 24th, 2004	#2
Duty Honor Country	JUMPER FLAPS--the collar originated as a protective cover for the jacket to protect it from the grease or powder normally worn by seamen to hold hair in place.

July 24th, 2004	#3
Mark Conley	Oh Yaz.... here is a link to the US Navy uniform traditions http://www.bluejacket.com/sea-service_uniform2.htm Enjoy! “If we should have to fight, we should be prepared to do so from the neck up instead of from the neck down.”— General James H. Doolittle, USAAF

About History of the Naval Uniform?

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