Vintage West-Pac Tour Sukajan Jacket – USS Midway CV-41 Tiger & Dragon Embroidery – Yokosuka Souvenir Sukajan (Velveteen)

There’s a certain electricity that runs through pieces like this—an energy shaped by history, travel, and the hands of craftsmen who stitched identity into every thread. This vintage WEST-PAC TOUR sukajan embodies that spirit, merging military roots with Yokosuka’s iconic post-war embroidery culture. The result is a jacket that carries not only style, but a living memory of the Pacific.

On the back, a roaring tiger embroidered in vivid golds and whites commands attention, surrounded by the tour destinations of U.S. Navy deployment routes: Philippines, Singapore, Hawaii, Korea, Hong Kong, Australia, Thailand, Guam. These were not chosen arbitrarily — this is the authentic itinerary of sailors during West-Pac deployments, worn with immense pride. Above it, the classic “WEST-PAC TOUR – YOKOSUKA JAPAN” arc marks the jacket as an original souvenir of its era.

The sleeves carry majestic dragons, rendered in the traditional Yokosuka embroidery style, with flowing whiskers, curling smoke, and metallic threading that catches light with movement. Turn the jacket around and a pair of soaring eagles dominates the front, symbolizing vigilance and freedom — common motifs found in pre-1980s sukajan culture.

Crafted in a deep black velveteen, this jacket shows the signature sheen and plush texture collectors love. Velveteen sukajans were a staple among U.S. servicemen in the 1960s–70s because they photographed beautifully and wore comfortably in cooler climates. The striped ribbing completes the classic silhouette associated with Yokosuka-made jackets.

Vintage sukajans of this caliber — especially referencing USS MIDWAY CV-41, one of the most historically beloved American carriers ever stationed in Japan — are becoming increasingly difficult to find. They represent a unique bridge between Japanese craftsmanship and American military heritage, making them prime collector’s items in both spheres.

Whether worn or displayed, this jacket stands as a museum-worthy symbol of cultural fusion, post-war artistry, and the personal journeys of the servicemen who once commissioned these pieces one by one. It is not just fashion—it's a capsule of the era.

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