1948-1953 Sukajan Souvenir Jacket WW2 Armpit to Armpit: 23’’

Armpit to Armpit: 23’’

Sleeve Length: 23”

Leg Width: 16 mm

Two pockets

The syringe shaped hour and minute hands are filled with radium – an early material used for luminescence

1948-1953 Sukajan Souvenir Jacket WW2 Armpit to Armpit: 23’’Sukajan, or souvenir jackets, originated in Japan during the post WW2 occupation, popular amongst American GIs to bring home as souvenirs hence the name. The jackets were styled after baseball varsity jackets, colourful and often reversible, and made of rayon, silk or sometimes the remnants of parachute capes. Soldiers had various designs handstitched onto their jackets, usually a blend of Japanese and American cultural themes, often approximating