FullCount S2107BKSSHW - WWII Model 11.5oz Black Denim Jacket HW "Master Of Reaity"

WWII model jackets were redesigned by Levi’s and other manufacturers due to strict U.S. government mandates during World War II to conserve raw materials such as metal, fabric, and thread for the war effort. These changes, implemented mainly from 1942 to 1946, simplified production while allowing civilian clothing output to continue.

WWII reproduction jean jackets, often based on Type I designs, typically use 13–15oz selvedge denim and incorporate wartime simplifications such as four front donut or laurel buttons instead of the usual five, a single chest pocket, a smaller shirt-style collar, and lightweight unlined construction. The overall silhouette is usually short and boxy, reflecting the functional, material-conscious design approach of wartime garments. This balance of historical detail and practical structure is part of what makes WWII denim jackets so enduringly collectible.