The long lived M2008 camo was iterated on quite a bit over Turkey's history, and in the midst of a few interesting political changes in their country the Gendarmerie & a few others got a decidedly desert texture of M2008 "nano" camouflage.
Unlike later pieces the garment itself still has some of that late 90s-early 2000s design charm that doesn't stray too close to the US's ACU — It's great kit and a great fit no matter which physical (or digital) crusade happens by the time it enters your collection.
The design prioritizes function: a button-front closure, two chest pockets with button flaps, and two sleeve pockets for extra storage. Hook-and-loop cuffs and shoulder epaulettes allow customization, while the relaxed fit accommodates layering. Our surplus stock may show minor wear (haunting memories of Gallipoli).
Specs
- Genuine Turkish Military Surplus
- Polycotton ripstop, water-repellent, wind-resistant
- Turkish M2021 Gendarmerie desert camo
- Relaxed, adjustable fit
- Button-front closure
- Two chest pockets
- Two sleeve pockets
- Hook-and-loop cuffs
- Shoulder epaulettes
Condition
Field Shirts are generally in great condition, with only mild signs of wear at most (no tears, cuts, major stains, or holes), and all hardware (zippers, buttons, etc.) present and functional.
Sizing
Turkey has a surprisingly well put together sizing system for their garments. Essentially, it's akin to European sizes, where the listed size is the user's chest circumference in centimeters multiplied by 2 (e.g. a Size 51 is meant for someone with a 102cm chest circumference).
They also have heights for each garment, which are very similar to the US Military's 'Short', 'Regular', and 'Long', which we've translated the Turkish sizes to.
