Vintage 1940s black satin Pearl Harbor apprentice jacket with silk screened back and “Frank” on front. Made in Honolulu, Hawaii. Back of Jacket.
Vintage 1940s black satin Pearl Harbor apprentice jacket with silk screened back and “Frank” on front. Made in Honolulu, Hawaii. Front of Jacket.
Vintage 1940s black satin Pearl Harbor apprentice jacket with silk screened back and “Frank” on front. Made in Honolulu, Hawaii. Service Center Uniforms Honolulu and Dry Clean Only Label.
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Vintage 1940s black satin Pearl Harbor apprentice jacket with silk screened back and “Frank” on front. Made in Honolulu, Hawaii. Back of Jacket.
Vintage 1940s black satin Pearl Harbor apprentice jacket with silk screened back and “Frank” on front. Made in Honolulu, Hawaii. Front of Jacket.
Vintage 1940s black satin Pearl Harbor apprentice jacket with silk screened back and “Frank” on front. Made in Honolulu, Hawaii. Service Center Uniforms Honolulu and Dry Clean Only Label.

Trade Apprentice Pearl Harbor Jacket Late 1940s Hawaii USA Black

$950.00
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Personalized with “Frank” on the chest and made by the legendary Honolulu-based Service Center Uniforms, this jacket doesn’t whisper history—it wears it out loud.
Description

Cut from post-war history and stitched with island pride, this original 1940s U.S. Naval Shipyard “Trade Apprentice” jacket from Pearl Harbor is a rare piece of Hawaiian Americana. With bold back silkscreen and varsity-style detailing, it channels a time when skilled labor, coastal grit, and military craftsmanship collided in Honolulu’s shipyards.
Additional Information

The Pearl Harbor Apprentice program trained skilled workers to rebuild and maintain the Pacific Fleet after WWII—essential roles in the U.S. Navy’s long-term presence in the Pacific. Jackets like this were issued to standout apprentices and were worn with pride both on and off base.

It’s rare to find one in this condition, especially with intact stitching, original hardware, and provenance straight from Hawaii. From vintage varsity collectors to fans of military history and coastal Americana, this one checks every box.

Own a piece of Hawaii’s post-war legacy—bold, original, and built to last.

Measurements:
Pit to pit- 24"
Body length- 22.5"
Shoulder width- 26"
Sleeve length- 26"