True Vintage 1950's Boy Scouts Of America Official Wool Jacket (Shirt-Jac)
Size 46 (XL)
100% Wool
Made In USA
Red
Two Front Flap Button Closure Pockets
Great Vintage Condition
Some Minor Stains On Left Sleeve Cuff
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The Classic BSA Red Wool Jac-Shirt: A Scouting Icon
Born in the wilderness and built to last generations, the official Boy Scouts of America red wool jac-shirt is one of the most recognizable pieces of American outdoor heritage.
The story began in 1944 when Chief Scout Executive Dr. E.K. Fretwell envisioned a rugged, heavy-duty outdoorsman garment for Scouting leaders. By the mid-1950s, the BSA partnered with legendary outdoor maker Woolrich to create the official bright red wool design—coining the term "jac-shirt" because it was sturdier than a shirt, but lighter than a heavy coat.
Why Collectors & Scouters Love It:
Philmont Roots: Originally designed alongside the famous Philmont Scout Ranch bull patch tradition.
The Canvas for Patches: Unlike strict official uniform shirts, the red jac-shirt became a personal canvas for Scouts and leaders to display high-adventure, jamboree, and camp patches.
Built for the Elements: Made from heavy-duty wool engineered to retain heat even when damp, making it a timeless piece of vintage American workwear.
