A replica of the American M1917 uniform shirt. Made of thick, durable wool flannel in a khaki color. Shirts from this period do not open fully. They are pulled on over the head and feature a deep vent at the front with a three-button closure. They feature a classic turn-down collar. They have two large breast pockets with single-button flaps. This version of the shirt, like the Infantry and Marine Corps (USMC) shirts, has additional reinforcement patches on the elbows.
- Perfect for reenactment!
- New, unused item!
- Material composition: 80% wool / 20% polyester.
FOR REENACTMENT?
The American M1917 uniform system was introduced in 1917 in response to military needs that arose with the United States' entry into the war. This shirt served as the base layer under the uniform jacket. On warmer days or during heavy work in camps and trenches, soldiers wore it as outerwear. Due to the wartime rush of production from 1917 onward, the shades of wool in individual batches of shirts could vary dramatically - from light khaki to dark olive.
SIZE CHART
- Size 48/S - chest circumference 104 cm, total length from collar 78 cm, shoulder width 42 cm, sleeve length from shoulder 63 cm, collar circumference 36 cm.
- Size 50/M - chest circumference 108 cm, total length from collar 79 cm, shoulder width 44 cm, sleeve length from shoulder 64 cm, collar circumference 39 cm.
- Size 52/L - chest circumference 114 cm, total length from collar 80 cm, shoulder width 46 cm, sleeve length from shoulder 65 cm, collar circumference 40 cm.
- Size 54/XL - chest circumference 120 cm, total length from collar 81 cm, shoulder width 48 cm, sleeve length from shoulder 65 cm, collar circumference 43 cm.
- Size 56/XXL - bust circumference 126 cm, total length from collar 82 cm, shoulder width 50 cm, sleeve length from shoulder 67 cm, collar circumference 44 cm.
- Size 58/XXXL - bust circumference XX cm, total length from collar XX cm, shoulder width XX cm, sleeve length from shoulder XX cm, collar circumference XX cm.
The measurement is made on the front of the tunic, from the bottom to sewing the collar.
The dimensions should be treated with precaution! Dimensions may be differ within different production batches!
