BUZZ RICKSON'S BR43041 WORLD WAR II WAIST OVERALLS 13.6oz WORLD WAR II WAIST OVERALLS

Denim waist overalls were created as a result of restrictions imposed during World War II to alleviate shortages of supplies.

The rivets on the coin pocket opening and the bar tacks on the hip pockets that were present on previous models were omitted.

The "FOR THE DURATION" written on the flasher means "for the duration of the war," and indicates that the specifications were changed due to material controls until the end of the war.

In the 1940s, the U.S. government awarded the "E" pennant, which stood for "Excellent," to companies that produced superior military supplies .

During the war, Buzz Rickson's served as the contractor for the flight jacket, and the dream of a flasher winning an E Pennant has been realized.

Details

The iron arabesque doughnut buttons. The coin pocket does not have rivets due to wartime material restrictions. The label shrinks rapidly when exposed to heat, so care must be taken when handling it.

Made with original selvedge denim. The back yoke has a unique height difference between the left and right sides. Made with olive-colored herringbone twill.

You can see the selvedge inside the pocket. Normally there is a bar tack above the hidden rivet, but the wartime model has a lock stitch.

Original 13.6oz. rough denim.