JERKIN VEST / SHEEPSKIN Wallets Internal Storage Pocket

Internal Storage Pocket

Napped Cotton Cloth Outer Shell

The Western silhouette Yoke is fabricated in Black Rough Out Leather

Patches of this standard can only be produced by a handful of remaining craftsmen

The striped

JERKIN VEST / SHEEPSKIN Wallets Internal Storage PocketDuring both World Wars, the British Army issued leather vests known as jerkins to provide warmth without compromising mobility. Designed to be worn over field gear, they were a practical cold weather layer for troops in the trenches. Although issued by the British military, photographs show that American soldiers also adopted the jerkin, especially during World War I, drawn to its utility and durability. Each was marked with the Broad Arrow insignia,