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SHIRTS WORN BY THE MEN

 [Khaki] [Wool Drab 54] [Wool Drab 51]

SHIRT, COTTON, KHAKI
(Stock No. 55-S-1465-3) - The U.S. Army authorized, in 1938, a summer/tropical service uniform with tan cotton trousers and shirt. (otherwise known as “chino” shirt and trousers) In 1941-42, this cotton uniform also provided the basis of field dress in the summer or in tropical region.

The new tan cotton shirt with convertible collar adopted in 1941. It replaced the 1938 pattern which was to be worn with a tie. The new design enabled the collar to be worn with a tie, or opened in the field.

"We wore long sleeve shirts when we flew because if we had to go down in the water, and we possibly had to spend a day or two in a small raft, the Army wanted to cut down on the possibility of sunburn."

Lieutenant Jay Brockett

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SHIRT, WOOL ELASTIQUE, DRAB  54 -
Officer's shirt in "Drab 54, light shade" wool gaberdine cloth, otherwise known as 'pink'. Shirts for Officer's have shoulder loops sewn at the arm and buttoned near the collar. When the shirts were worn as part of an outer garment, rank insignia was pinned on the shoulder loops until August 1942.
 

SHIRT, OFFICER'S WOOL, DRAB 51
Tailored in Olive Drab 51 dark shade wool cloth.

 

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