Foul weather jackets

[JD ARTHUR]

Back in 1959 and 1960 I bought a jacket which was referred to as a foul weather jacket. It was available at the Army Navy surplus store in my hometown of Reseda California. I rode an old Harley back then along with some other guys, we all had these jackets as they were warm and cheap. They were made of cloth (canvas I think) and had a sheepskin wool lining. They were olive drab in color. I would love to know if anybody knows what kind of jacket I'm talking about and ANY info on them. These might have been WW2 or even Korean war surplus. The kind I'm talking about did not have a hood and had a pocket on each side. They were longer than your waist.

 

[Peacoat]

If it had buttons and a zipper up the front, it was probably a USN foul weather jacket, cold weather (permeable A-2). I have one, as well as the impermeable version, and both are warm jackets. Still available.

 

[JD ARTHUR]

If it had buttons and a zipper up the front, it was probably a USN foul weather jacket, cold weather (permeable A-2). I have one, as well as the impermeable version, and both are warm jackets. Still available.

Where would they be available at? Can you post a picture?

 

[Peacoat]

They are on eBay and often available at Army/Navy surplus stores. I am on my mobile right now. When I get back home I will see if I can find a pic to post. There is a thread on this topic within the last few years that has photos.

Often these jackets will be found with the letters, "USN" across the back.

 

[Peacoat]

OK, let's see how this works: