SHIRT

Object/Artifact

St. Joseph Museums

Name/Title

SHIRT

Entry/Object ID

1990.34.1

Description

Shirt/man's/military/Navy/navy blue wool/sailor collar/3 white stripes & 2 white stars on collar/3 white stripes on cuff/one pocket in front/insignia removed from sleeve/"40 R"

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 part of the U.S. Navy Service Dress Blue uniform, which was 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.