Alpha Industries MA 1 Souvenir Eagle Flight Jacket

Towards the end of WWII, a popular customization trend emerged amongst U.S. servicemen and women preparing to head home. Eager to bring back a small memento of their time abroad, soldiers and pilots frequently took their governmentissued clothing to local craftsmen to be embroidered with unique patterns or regional motifs. Popular designs included dragons, tigers, eagles or even maps of forward areas they had served in.The first known examples emanated from the American base in Yokosuka and quickly spread to U.S. bases in other countries. These 'souvenir' jackets developed the nickname Yokosuka Jumpers which became Sukajyan, the name they are still called today in Japan. Color Blocked Jacket Three Eagles Embroidery, a Symbol of Power and Strength Limited Special Metal Plate on the Storm Flap Interior Shell and Lining: Flight Nylon Fully Reversible to a Camel Color Alpha's Signature Zippered UtilityPencil Pocket on the Sleeve Red Remove Before Flight Tag Two Lower and Two Interior Welt Pockets with Snap Closure Striped Knit Rib Collar, Cuffs and Waistband Water Resistant Slim Fit