WWII DENIM ENGINEER COAT Shorts This design feature was an

This design feature was an aesthetic consideration but also helped to protect sailors from cold breeze on deck

Cats-eye Urea buttons

The buttons used in this garment

Many jackets also featured the classic motto

WWII DENIM ENGINEER COAT Shorts This design feature was anThe WWII DENIM ENGINEER COAT is cut from 10 oz gray weft denim and draws on workwear produced during the Second World War, when material restrictions shaped both design and construction. During World War II, jeans and denim garments were classified as "staple work clothing" by the War Production Board. To support the war effort, the Office of Price Administration regulated the costs and construction details of these garments, ensuring they were