I am looking into buying an OD green WWII US military uniform shirt, and was wondering how to read the shirt sizes. They have sizes like 14.5 x 33. Is that just like regular/modern dress shirts? Neck: 14.5 x Sleeve 33"?
WWII US Military shirt sizes? How to read?
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Andy Buse
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WWII US Military shirt sizes? How to read?
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I am looking into buying an OD green WWII US military uniform shirt, and was wondering how to read the shirt sizes. They have sizes like 14.5 x 33. Is that just like regular/modern dress shirts? Neck: 14.5 x Sleeve 33"?
I am looking into buying an OD green WWII US military uniform shirt, and was wondering how to read the shirt sizes. They have sizes like 14.5 x 33. Is that just like regular/modern dress shirts? Neck: 14.5 x Sleeve 33"?
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The 14.5 is the collar and the 33 is the measurement from the collar to the wrist, I believe. Im a WWII reenactor, so the ones I have bought, that's how I've told sizes.
I think this site has information (cant remember, there are a lot of links though.)
http://hardscrabblefarm.com/ww2/index.htm
I think this site has information (cant remember, there are a lot of links though.)
http://hardscrabblefarm.com/ww2/index.htm
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US WWII Shirts...
They are cut large. So keep that in mind when you buy one online. I usually wear a 16.5 X 33 but can easily fit in a 15.5. Just something to keep in mind. 40's clothing was not baggy like the kiddies wear today. 