C.C.C. WOOL JACKET / OLIVE Colour:OLIVE Embrodiery Patch on Left Chest

Embrodiery Patch on Left Chest

the 10 day event is still going strong today bringing in a crowd of up to 500

making it more breathable than its brushed counterpart

which was introduced in line with wider adoption of synthetic and blended fabrics post WWII

C.C.C. WOOL JACKET / OLIVE Colour:OLIVE Embrodiery Patch on Left ChestThe Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC), established in 1933 as part of FDR's "New Deal," was responsible for outdoor projects like creating and maintaining national parks. The CCC's clothing was managed by the U. S. Army Quartermaster, and when a winter jacket was needed, they drew heavy inspiration from the U. S. Army's Type A 1 jacket. Introduced in the mid 1930s, the CCC's jacket transitioned from the Type A 1's leather to a thick melton wool shell,