Levi's Vintage Clothing Releases the S506XX 1944 WWII Great War Model Jacket

Historical features comprise the absence of the pocket flap, a four-button front employing laurel leaf hardware, and period-appropriate uneven selvedge denim.

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For the most discerning denim historians, acquiring a “Great War Model” epitomises the zenith of archive collection. Levi’s Vintage Clothing has launched an exclusive lottery for the S506XX 1944 Jacket, a precise recreation of the exceedingly rare Type I silhouette produced during the peak of World War II. Due to the stringent resource constraints imposed by the U.S. government at that time, the original 1944 clothing exhibited distinctive "simplified" features that have since attained legendary status among vintage enthusiasts.

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This accurate replica pays tribute to the essence of the S506XX (with “S” denoting Simplified) by reflecting every historical irregularity induced by wartime limitations. This entails the elimination of the pocket flap and the shift to a four-button front instead of the conventional five. The jacket is adorned with the distinctive laurel leaf “doughnut” buttons, emblematic of the period when conventional branded gear was repurposed for the war effort. The fabric has been modified to emulate the somewhat uneven, coarse texture of mid-1940s selvedge denim.

The 1944 War Model, characterised by its streamlined construction and unique cinch-back design, exemplifies Levi's resilience amid global turmoil. By rigorously conforming to the “Great War” criteria, Levi’s Vintage Clothing offers a palpable link to an era in which every stitch and rivet was of national significance. The item is now accessible through the Levi's online store.