Marine Khaki Shirt

Description

Marine Summer Service Shirt Model is 5’11”, 175lbs wearing size 15 Shirt	Insignia not included	Rear view	Shown with necktie

Summer Service Shirt as issued to U.S. Marines throughout WWII for both service and field wear. Made from a lighter weight oxford shirting than the trousers, the khaki shirt was a roomy and comfortable garment. Our shirts were copied directly from several mint condition originals and all details were accurately recreated from the fabric weave and color, down to the pocket shapes, buttons, placket lining and spec labels in the tail.

Original USMC Summer Service Uniforms

Color: The components of the Marine Corps Summer Service Uniforms are made from two different fabrics, in two different shades. The shirts and neckties are made from oxford cloth, a cotton that looks very similar to linen, in a light khaki color. The trousers and garrison caps are assembled from 8 oz. cotton twill, in a slightly darker shade of khaki. In other words, the components do not match in color- not in WWII nor today. This is correct. If this is a problem, feel free to contact the U.S. Marine Corps and lodge a formal complaint with their historical department.

Insignia: Often worn without any insignia, although rank and occasionally EGA’s are seen, more often in garrison or rear areas.
See the Marine Insignia page for rank chevrons and cap EGA’s.

Sizing: In WWII, these shirts were sized 1-6 which only go to a 17 1/2″ neck. So, we opted to use the more familiar neck x sleeve system for our reproductions. Simply measure neck circumference and pick sleeve length like modern dress shirts.

Fit: Unlike some other reproductions, our sizes do NOT “run small”. To the contrary, I had the necks and sleeves made slightly over size to allow for shrinkage. If one wears a half size then order DOWN.

Example: For someone who wears a 16 1/2, then order a 16.

Care: Machine or hand wash cold/ hang dry for longest life. Shrinkage is about 1″ on the sleeve and body length.

Imported