An icon in surplus-wear, this is the British Desert DPM Field Shirt. Like the US Military's M85 Woodland camo, British DDPM had a very long service history in many military organizations around the world, particularly in countries that were formerly British colonies.
Desert DPM originally consisted of subdued sand and khaki hues when it was first developed in the late 1980's. However, some rather intrepid Middle Eastern countries figured that the original four toned desert pattern worked pretty darn well. Thus the British had to replace the sand and khaki hues with a light brown on sand derivative. Something to do with a Storm in the Desert.
The field shirt's mechanical design has a long history with only minor changes being applied over its service, but the phrase "If it ain't broke, don't fix it" certainly comes to mind. If that isn't "trad", we aren't sure what is.
Specs
- Two front 7.5" x 8" pockets.
- Button and zipper fly.
- Collar button to pop collar for various practical and egotistical uses.
- Cuff tightening buttons.
- Strap on the front for attaching rank tab.
- Desert DPM camo
- May feature Union Jack on shoulder or other unit patches.
Sizing
These field shirts are measured in cm using height and chest circumference. The sizing intervals are decently far apart, so you may want to round up or down depending on how you want the shirt to fit (tight like a shirt, or looser like a jacket).
Condition
Field shirts are in excellent condition, with only minor signs of use and no holes, cuts, or tears.
