1945-1953 Sukajan Souvenir Jacket 1960s were originally developed and needed

were originally developed and needed at that time because the characteristics of the new jet aircraft created new requirements for pilot performance

and like most US Navy denim military garments are incredibly difficult to find

Button front

"JS" Chenille patch

This is a reproduction from the 1990s and has no stamps on the buttons

1945-1953 Sukajan Souvenir Jacket 1960s were originally developed and neededSukajan, or souvenir jackets, originated in Japan during the post WW2 occupation, popular amongst American GIs to bring home as souvenirs hence the name. The jackets were styled after baseball varsity jackets, colourful and often reversible, and made of rayon, silk or sometimes the remnants of parachute capes. Soldiers had various designs handstitched onto their jackets, usually a blend of Japanese and American cultural themes, often approximating