Big Yank Flyer Shirt Cotton/Linen Twill Navy Size:17 the Car Coat offered practical

the Car Coat offered practical protection without the bulk of a full-length overcoat

Elasticated waistband w/drawstring

The excess of these jackets in Europe during the Cold War in the 60's & 70's meant they were cheap to buy and became a staple for many people who shopped in thrift and surplus stores

Two patch 'glove' pockets

Big Yank Flyer Shirt Cotton/Linen Twill Navy Size:17 the Car Coat offered practicalBig Yank was launched as a workwear maker by Reliance (Reliance Manufacturing) based in Chicago, Illinois in 1919. Big Yank created a lot of innovative details from pockets to cuffs to yokes, and famous brands also imitated the details, developing products with high design while being a traditional work wear manufacturer. Painstakingly made by 35 Summers in Japan, the Big Yank C1920 Flyer Shirt in a cotton linen twill is a fitting tribute to a