1970s | US Navy | Wool Naval Jumper – XXS

Description:

Item: Original 1970s United States Navy wool naval jumper in classic black, featuring the traditional cropped military cut and heavy ribbed waistband. Constructed from dense service-grade wool designed for warmth and durability at sea. A pure functional garment that has aged into something far more expressive.

Era: 1970s

Brand: US Navy

Condition: Good vintage condition with visible repairs and marking from service use. These are honest signs of wear rather than flaws, showing where the garment was worked, maintained, and relied upon. The wool remains strong and wearable, with character built through real use rather than artificial distressing.

Provenance Note:
This is the difference between clothing that was worn and clothing that was lived in. Naval jumpers like this were issued to work, not to be preserved, and the repairs tell the story of a garment that earned its keep. It carries a depth that deadstock never can. The marks are not damage, they are history, evidence of function, environment, and survival. Pieces like this hold far more authenticity than untouched examples because they show exactly what they were made to do.

Measurements:

Size on garment: N/A

Our modern sizing estimate: XXS                                                                                                       

Shoulder to shoulder: 16"

Pit to pit: 16"

Inner sleeve to cuff: 16"

Under collar to lower back: 21"

Condition Notes:

Please be aware. All our true vintage items come with a story, and we cannot guarantee any item will be totally free of marks / damage but anything we think of note will be mentioned. Furthermore, a lot of vintage items gain character because of wear and tear. Buying a true vintage item is not the same as buying new and is not to be confused with second-hand clothing.

We have also tried to accurately depict each garment using a photography setup with over 90% true to life accuracy. 

We do not take photos of inside the garment.

Sizing Notes:

Please take the time to measure up yourself and match to the measurements noted, the way you want the item to fit. We are only a micro business and unable to cover the costs of returns.

Buying true vintage clothing:

When buying true vintage clothing, you are buying a piece of clothing as an investment. We believe most of our true vintage items will hold or increase in value in years to come. We hope you will cherish your purchase.

Returns:

We are a micro business and sadly cannot cover the cost of returns.

We accept refunds within 14 days of the item arriving with you if you are in the UK and 30 days for Europe and International.

This means the returns must be back with us within those 14 days in the UK and within 30 days for Europe and International items.

Please see our returns policy page for full information.