Papa Nui
Type I Marine Battle Jacket (Pre-order)
£250.00
Pre-order now for delivery in January 2027. Sizing coming soon: choose your usual size and we can swap things around if necessary once you’ve confirmed your pre-order.
The Papa Nui Type 1 Marine Battle Jacket reworks a classic early-1940s denim silhouette through the lens of US Marine Corps field clothing. Inspired by shortened battle jackets worn after Guadalcanal, it combines the shape of a 506XX-style single-pocket jacket with the functionality of military utility garments.
Cut from Olive Drab herringbone twill, the jacket replaces the traditional small chest pocket with a larger P-44 Utility Jacket-style pocket. A T-back panel references early 506 construction, while blackened donut buttons complete the period military appearance. Compact, practical and suited to warmer climates, it pairs naturally with Papa Nui’s Battle Beach Togs.
- Early-1940s Type 1-inspired silhouette
- Olive Drab herringbone twill
- Shortened, waist-length cut
- Large P-44-style chest pocket
- T-back rear construction
- Blackened donut buttons
- Code
- 12178-2180
- Colour
- Olive Drab
The Papa Nui Type I Marine Battle Jacket is a regular fit with a short, square cut silhouette. We recommend taking your usual size in most cases. To choose the perfect size, compare the chart below to a jacket you own.
| Size | Chest | Length | Shoulder | Sleeve | Hem |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 38 | 40.25" | 23.25" | 19" | 23.5" | 34.5" |
| 40 | 41.75" | 23.5" | 19.75" | 24.5" | 36" |
| 42 | 45.75" | 24.5" | 20.75" | 25.25" | 40" |
| 44 | 49.5" | 25.25" | 21.75" | 26" | 44" |
| 46 | 52" | 26" | 22.75" | 26.75" | 46.25" |
Fitting
This garment fits true to size, we recommend buying your usual size.
Papa Nui Cap Co. stands as a testament to the power of authentic inspiration and meticulous craftsmanship. Founded by John Tesoriero, this distinctive headwear brand transcends the typical boundaries of reproduction. The Papa creates caps that honour the resourceful spirit of servicemen while offering modern wearers something genuinely exceptional. Drawing from Tesoriero’s decades of experience in the heritage clothing industry and his extensive collection of vintage military pieces, Papa Nui represents a deep understanding of both historical significance and contemporary craftsmanship standards.
We aim to dispatch within 48 hours or two working days and normally ship three or four times each week. Tracked shipping starts at £6 within the UK and £15 internationally; the exact price is shown at checkout. Read our full shipping information.
Tell us within 14 days of receiving an order if you want to return or exchange it. Change-of-mind items must be unworn or unused and returned with tags and packaging in as-new condition. Socks, books and magazines are excluded from change-of-mind returns, although statutory rights still apply. Read our returns and exchanges policy.
