Description

Straight from the hallowed halls of Annapolis, this is a genuine United States Naval Academy Dress Mess jacket tailored by the legendary Jacob Reed's Sons of Norristown, PA — fine uniformers since 1824. The interior label identifies the original owner as Jacobs, A.J., dated October 1967, making this a true Vietnam-era relic with incredible provenance. The double-breasted navy wool jacket features bold gold naval buttons, epaulet loops for rank insignia, a cropped mess jacket silhouette with pointed front tails, and two sleeve buttons at each cuff — all the hallmarks of proper officer dress tradition. Condition shows honest age including some surface lint, a small white spot on the upper arm, and general storage wear, but the structure and wool remain solid — this piece is ready to anchor a serious military collection or display.

Condition

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