An icon in surplus-wear, this is the British DPM Field Shirt. Like the US Military's M85 Woodland camo, British DPM had a very long service history in many military organizations around the world, particularly in countries that were formerly British colonies.
DPM can be traced all the way back to the Denison smock used by British commandos in the 1940s. Early patterns continued to be used for some field uniforms until it was more widely adopted in 1968. Until 2016, DPM was the standard camo pattern used by the British Armed Forces, and is still used today in some countries.
The field shirts mechanical design also has a long history with only minor changes being applied over its service, but the phrase "If it aint broke, don't fix it" certainly comes to mind. If that isn't "trad" we aren't sure what is.
Specs
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 great condition, with only minor signs of use and no holes, cuts, or tears. Field shirts may be missing the top button, but that's just an excuse to show more skin ;)
British DPM Field Shirt
Arrived in good condition as described on product page. The field shirt was surprisingly soft and comfortable. Most of these kinds of fields shirts are rather stiff. Since this shirt is mostly cotton, it definitely didn't feel stiff. Bought two with one having a rank tab at the front and the other with nothing at all. Great fit all around.
HQ product.
The colors, the condition, all as expected. Also, easy to remove the patches. For the next time I'll choose the expensive shipment, I'm not gonna wait 45 days again lol
I’m always smokin and drinking tea in the field with this shirt
Very lightweight and would best be used for summer or hotter environments. No holes or rips. Used but in good condition 👌
hard to tell if they are even issued.
