SHIRT

Object/Artifact

St. Joseph Museums

Name/Title

SHIRT

Entry/Object ID

1990.34.4

Description

Shirt/man's military/Navy/wool/"Melkowski' stamped on hem/no stripes on collar or cuffs/one patch on sleeve - bird over crossed keys, 2 red chevrons, 4 long red stripes under patch

Made/Created

Date made

circa 1945

Ethnography

Culture/Tribe

American

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Shirt

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Main Garments

Nomenclature Class

Clothing

Nomenclature Category

Category 03: Personal Objects

Parts

Count

Material

Wool

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Research Notes

Notes

This is likely a U.S. Navy Service Undress Blue jumper, which was part of the standard-issue winter uniform used during World War II. It was also commonly called the "Crackerjack" uniform, which arose from its similarity to the uniform worn by the mascot of the Cracker Jack snack brand, Sailor Jack. These jumpers were made out of a heavy navy blue melton wool, featuring a wide collared, pullover design that was intended to allow a sailor to quickly remove the shirt if he were to go overboard.