US Navy Female Winter Blue long sleeve shirt in polyester wool. This service uniform blouse was decommissioned by the Navy in 2010. Due to its near-black color, it was affectionately called the “Johnny Cash” uniform (a reference to the song/album Man in Black by the singer of the same name).
This poly-wool shirt is made of a Tropical Wool blend in a dark indigo blue that appears black. Details feature 2 front chest patch pockets with button flaps, long sleeves with button cuffs, button-down closure with Navy-branded buttons with anchor motif.
– Material: 75/25 Tropical Polyester Wool
– Made in U.S.A.
– Genuine, Official US Military Navy Uniform; USN-Certified
– Condition: Good, pre-owned/gently used unless marked as NEW.
Uniform History:
The Winter Blue uniform was authorized for all ranks. This shirt was paired with a black belt and trousers (optional skirt for females), with the headgear either the combination cover (all E-7 and above, female E-6 and below) or white Dixie Cup (male E-6 and below). Black Garrison caps or berets were optional headgear, allowed to be worn for all ranks.
The Winter Blue Service Uniform required ribbons and badges worn. Officers and Chief Petty Officers wore metal collar insignia, while enlisted E-6 and below wore their rating badge on the left arm. Women wore neck tabs, while all men wore ties with an optional tie clip (silver clip for Petty Officers First Class and below, gold clip for Chiefs & Naval Officers). Winter Blue was a service uniform appropriate for office work, watch standing, and liberty.
The Winter Working Blue did not require the ribbons and necktie worn. This was a working uniform and had the same restrictions (not for liberty, etc.) as Dungarees.
– Associated NSN: 8410-01-229-9476, 8410-01-229-9482, 8410-01-229-9478,
8410-01-229-9465, 8410-01-229-9476, 8410-01-229-9468, 8410-01-229-9466