Military Denim Wear
Vintage denim made by WWII Impressions, Inc.


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This page was last updated:

January 06, 2012

 

Denim became government issue military clothing back in the early 20th century.  When denim became popularized by Levis, Lee, Wrangler, and others in the commercial market the military took note of the inherent value and quality of the rugged wear and decided to part take of this trend.  As was the case with the civilian clothing the military designed a plethora of jackets, shirts, pants, hats, bags, and other utilitarian clothing and accessories for its working personnel.  All of these government issued clothing items made names for themselves during their time and were affectionately sought after by military veterans and denim customers in US Government surplus stores and yard sales.  Many surplus stores sold used garments with the ominous abbreviation "PW" worn by foreign prisoners of war under U.S. authority.  Dungarees became the popular style worn by sailors in the Navy.  The Army called their styles Denim Work Uniforms for fatigue duty.  Many an Army potato peeler put his back into his work wearing his denim fatigues.  Today there is an enthusiast market for U.S. military denim wear that spans the globe with examples fetching several hundred dollars for a single item.  Purist collectors now seek specific styles and production flaws that were considered ancillary during their manufacture. 

WWII Impressions is proud to offer accurate to-the-stitch quality new made styles that will satisfy even the most discriminating of collectors.  We offer a variety of products as shown below.

WWII era Dungaree Navy/Coast Guard Denim:

 

Navy Blue Denims
The denim fatigue uniform was worn by most navy personnel while on board ship. Our navy blue denims are replicated authentically in 12oz. indigo blue cotton denim. The
shirt was reproduced using 100% cotton chambray in an authentic indigo blue color.  The pattern was based from an original shirt.  Shirt includes open-top pockets, cuff placket, and two piece collar.  We reproduced the jacket, sometimes called a jumper, and dungaree pants. The trousers are cut straight leg, not as a "bell-bottom". We also sell a current regulation Dixie-cup hat to complete this outfit.



 

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$70.00 jacket

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$75.00 pants

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$15.00 Dixie-cup hat.

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$60.00 Chambray Shirt.
(Limited sizes in stock. Please check the updates page for restocking information.)

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$223.00 US Navy Denim Ensemble includes denim jacket, pants, chambray shirt, black web belt, and Dixie-Cup hat.

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Black web belt with black frame open-face buckle and tip. Meant to go with all Navy pants. Cut to size. Price $15.00 new.

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WWII Era Army Work Uniform Denim:

Shirt, Work, Blue-Denim, M1937
Trousers, Work, Blue-Denim, M1937


The U.S. Army Indigo Blue-Denim Uniform was the grandfather of all HBT fatigue uniforms. Our M1937 shirt depicts the pull-over style with three metal "US Army" buttons and two large side opening pockets. The M1937 trousers have patch pockets, metal "USA" fly buttons, and a large adjustment strap across the rear. The fabric used was antique style indigo denim which looks and feels like the real thing. The package includes a matching denim Daisy Mae hat. These are a must for any coastal defense or other pre-WWII interpreters.

Be advised the denim used in these garments has a 2% shrinkage rate (IE 36" waist will shrink 0.72"). Shrinkage should be considered when sizing.






Jacket, Work, Blue-Denim, M1940
Trousers, Work, Blue-Denim, M1940


The M1940 Work Denim Uniform was the successor to the M1937 Uniform.  The Jacket was a complete button front over-garment with two large lower pockets with flaps.  All buttons were the same as the earlier garment zinc with "US Army" embossing.  Trousers were same styling but were plain and omitted the "buckle-back" strap.  Front pockets on trousers were hidden style but back pockets remained patch style.  Fly is closed with zinc US Army buttons.




Special Note: Denim texture may vary slightly between production runs or styles.
 

Shirt, Work, Blue-Denim, M1937
Pullover Shirt
Price $70.00 ea.
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Trousers, Work, Blue-Denim, M1937
Trousers Price $75.00 ea.

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Jacket, Work, Blue-Denim, M1940
Price (Size 38 to 50 jacket) $80.00 ea.

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Trousers, Work, Blue-Denim, M1940
Trousers Price $75.00 ea.

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Price $30.00 ea.

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Price for the complete M1937 suit with pullover shirt, $165.00 3pc set.

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Price for the complete M1940 suit with button down jacket, $175.00 3pc set.

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