1943 CPO Shirt Kena green Pike Brothers

The U.S. Navy CPO Shirt - a classic among outdoor shirts.

Life on deck was and is a rough affair. That's why clothing had to be specially designed for wind and weather. Over the decades, certain materials and fits have been developed in the seafaring industr and proved themselves. The 1943 CPO Shirt is one such garment that has evolved in the Navy and is still used today. Originally developed in the 1930's the cut and material has changed only slightly over the decades. Good freedom of movement and 2 large chest pockets characterize our 1943 CPO Shirt.
Originally CPOs were made from a heavy wool fabric. Over the decades a wide variety of materials have been used. The shirts of the Kena series are made of a heavy flannell fabric which is not brushed and therefore has a rich texture and a firm grip. The fabric is a real heavyweight with 310 gramms and is woven exclusively for us in Portugal.

The following details characterize our 1943 CPO Shirt:

- 100% cotton, 310 gsm
- Authentic fit of the 1940s
- Cat eye buttons
- prewashed
- Made in Portugal

Note for tops:

Measurements provided are of the product when laid flat, not as worn on a body.

CHEST / PIT TO PIT: Measured across the chest from armpit seam to seam directly below sleeve seams at the armpit.

SHOULDER: Taken across the back and measured from shoulder tip to shoulder tip.

SLEEVE: Following the natural curve of the sleeve from shoulder seam to cuff.

BACK LENGTH: Measured from the seam at the base ofthe collar to the bottom hem of the top.