MELTON CPO shirt wool shirt MADE IN USA vintage Size: XL *Actual size is equivalent to M-L Width: 65cm Shoulder width: 51cm Sleeve length: 57.5cm Length: 72cm *Measured flat, amateur measurement Color: Navy Condition: There are some scuffs and minor stains, but no serious damage or stains. Also, the buttonhole on the left chest pocket is not open. MELTON CPO SHIRT JACKET A CPO shirt made of thick Heavy oz, black anchor buttons, and thick Melton fabric. A CPO shirt is a shirt derived from "CPO," which is an abbreviation for Chief Petty Officer, a non-commissioned officer in the U.S. Navy. This shirt features rugged wool, anchor mark buttons, and nylon reinforcement at the button sewing and buttonhole locations. While there are many American manufacturers that specialize in wool, such as woolrich, JOHNSON woolen mlls, and filson, when it comes to Melton shirts, this CPO shirt is the one that comes to mind. The XL size is rare, but due to the shrinkage of the wool, it is actually equivalent to M-L. U.S.NAVY Military From the 80s to 90s, an American work brand, MELTON COMPANY. ■About MELTON Company Founded in 1917 in Batavia, western New York, USA, by Joseph Horowitz. In 1934, they began supplying shirts to J.C. Penny, and expanded their factory accordingly, growing to over 200 employees. In 1941, they provided 150,000 shirts to the U.S. military. They began producing heavy-weight Melton shirts in earnest. Using high-quality wool, etc., and with careful craftsmanship, they are famous as a long-established brand worldwide. They also offer duffle coats, pea coats, etc., centered on Melton shirts. "Melton wool" is wool that has been compressed with heat and pressure, and its greatest feature is that it has significantly increased cold protection compared to ordinary wool. In addition, compression gives it a luster and increases its sense of luxury. It is often used in high-end brands and military items that emphasize durability and functionality. It is characterized by higher heat retention than ordinary wool and thicker fabric.