The Real McCoy's U.S.N. Wool Blue Flannel Shirt Navy
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This CPO shirt by The Real McCoy's is made from a soft wool flannel which makes it really nice to the touch. Wool CPO shirts became a wardrobe staple after the US Navy made them part of their Sailor's uniform. Originally designed to be worn at sea, it has all the things you would want in a winter proof wool overshirt.
The U.S.N. WOOL BLUE FLANNEL SHIRT is made from wool twill and features authentic U.S.N. urea anchor buttons. Originally issued to Chief Petty Officers in the early 1940s, this single-pocket shirt includes an arched pocket flap and cuffs crafted from identical parts, reflecting wartime design simplifications.
Introduced in the 1920s, the CPO shirt initially had double pockets but was revised to a single-pocket style during World War II, likely as a move to streamline manufacturing. Interestingly, the double-pocket design returned after the war in the late 1940s.
Although not officially part of the peacetime uniform, the shirt could be worn with approval from senior officers, especially in colder weather. Over time, this rule became more flexible and less strictly followed.
Post–World War II, surplus CPO shirts spread to army-navy stores, where they found a new audience beyond the military. Outdoor enthusiasts and tradesmen gravitated toward the heavy wool overshirts. As their popularity spread, the term “CPO shirt” came to describe a wider category of civilian work shirts inspired by the Navy original. Many retained signature features such as flap chest pockets and the classic anchor-stamped buttons, preserving their Maritime roots.
This is one of those McCoy's items where a lot of people asked when will it be back. It's been a few years since the last time they made it so best be quick.
- 100% Wool
- Wool Flannel Twill
- Flapped Chest Pocket
- USN Anchor Buttons
- Cotton Sewing Thread
Made in Japan.
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