1943 CPO Shirt Barrow Orange
The U.S. Navy CPO Shirt - a classic among outdoor shirts.
Life on deck was and is a rough affair. That's why clothing had to be specially designed for wind and weather. Over the decades, certain materials and fits have been developed in the seafaring industr and proved themselves. The 1943 CPO Shirt is one such garment that has evolved in the Navy and is still used today. Originally developed in the 1930's the cut and material has changed only slightly over the decades. Good freedom of movement and two large chest pockets characterize our 1943 CPO Shirt.
Originally CPOs were made from a heavy wool fabric. Over the decades a wide variety of materials have been used. The fabrics is heavily brushed which makes it very soft and comfortable.
The following details characterize our 1943 CPO Shirt:
- 100% cotton, 310 gsm
- Authentic fit of the 1940s
- prewashed
- Made in Portugal
