{"product_id":"the-real-mccoy-s-shirt-l-s","title":"Shirt L S","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThe KHAKI SHIRT L\/S (MODIFY), also known as the Officer's shirt, is crafted from high-twist yarn cotton twill.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThe full-button front is secured with nut buttons.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThis silhouette is a more casual, contemporary update on vintage Officer’s shirts that is slightly shorter in overall length allowing for more versatile styling and the option to wear untucked.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMany khaki officer shirts featured epaulettes, which served to indicate rank and secure equipment such as shoulder belts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThese shirts were standard issue for all Army and Air Corps personnel throughout the war.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eEarly in the conflict, particularly in the Pacific theater, \"Khakis\" were used as the warm-weather field and combat uniform until they were replaced by HBT uniforms, such as the M-38 shirt.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThe khaki color associated with this shirt has a history that begins with the British Indian Army of the 1800s.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSimilar to American soldiers fighting in the Spanish-American War, the British military was equipped with a uniform that could not withstand the sweltering climates.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSir Harry Lumsden, the founder of the Corps of Guides in India, and his subaltern William Hudson are credited with first introducing the khaki field uniform to the British Army.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLord Napier referred to the Corps of Guides as \"the only properly dressed light troops in India.\" This initial khaki uniform was made from either twill linen or cotton in a drab brown that blended into the environment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThe word \"khaki\" itself comes from Urdu, meaning 'dust-colored.' This khaki uniform would eventually be adopted by all regiments, either in service or summer dress.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThe khaki shirts came in various shades, and this particular one is representative of those worn in the Pacific.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eArchival images show these shirts being worn in places like Tarawa, often paired with khaki pants such as the TROUSERS, COTTON, KHAKI, 1941.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHigh-Twist Yarn Cotton Twill\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eNut Button Closure\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eEpaulette Shoulders\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eChest Pockets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"The Real McCoy's","offers":[{"title":"14","offer_id":52908310167831,"sku":"MS24001","price":290.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"15","offer_id":52908310200599,"sku":"MS24001","price":290.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"16","offer_id":52908310233367,"sku":"MS24001","price":290.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"17","offer_id":52908310266135,"sku":"MS24001","price":290.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"18","offer_id":52908310298903,"sku":"MS24001","price":290.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0992\/5994\/1143\/files\/MS24001_KHK_241011_9118.jpg?v=1777148919","url":"https:\/\/therightgarment.com\/products\/the-real-mccoy-s-shirt-l-s","provider":"The Right Garment","version":"1.0","type":"link"}