Men's Military Overshirt, Marine Corps
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- Material
- 100% cotton
- Construction
- Reformed in France - Genuine military shirt
- Care
- Machine washable at home, dry cleaning is not necessary.
Wash at 30 °C (86 °F) inside out, short cycle, mild detergent with no bleaching agent.
Wash separately the first few times: dyed cotton bleeds slightly.
Do not tumble dry: air dry in the shade.
Iron at medium heat, on the reverse to protect the colour.
Avoid fabric softener, which clogs the fibre and reduces its breathability.
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Men's Military Overshirt, Marine Corps
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Full size guide →The men's military overshirt, a period piece
This men's military overshirt is not a reproduction. It is a period garment, recovered and then restored by hand: the cloth has already been used, and the whole job is to bring it back into shape without removing what gives it value. Its marks are not imitated: they come from its first use. The cloth is an old cotton herringbone, dense, with a dry hand. This weave dressed several armies during and after the Second World War; in the American forces, these cotton herringbone work uniforms were called HBT, for herringbone twill.
- Material: 100% cotton
- Origin: decommissioned in France, genuine military shirt
- Detail: restored period piece
- Detail: 1950s deadstock thread
- Detail: repairability by design
Cut and sizing
Sizes S to XL. Since each piece has its own history, don't hesitate to write to us before choosing if you hesitate between two sizes.
How to wear a men's military overshirt
Open in mid-season, over a T-shirt or a sweatshirt, like a light overshirt. Closed, like a light jacket over a fine knit. It goes with selvedge jeans, straight trousers or cargo trousers, and is worn with boots, leather sneakers or derbies. On a plain wardrobe, it carries the outfit on its own.
Care
Wash at 30 °C (86 °F) inside out, short cycle, with a mild detergent with no bleaching agent, and separately the first few times. Absolutely avoid hot water and the tumble dryer: old cloth tolerates them badly. Air dry in the shade; iron at medium heat, on the reverse.
Restoring without erasing
An old military cloth has a patina, marks, sometimes repairs. The temptation would be to make everything uniform; we do the opposite. The treatment is carried out without altering the properties of the original cloth, which rules out harsh washes and colour touch-ups. The irregularities are not effects: they are traces. Each piece therefore keeps its own patina, and two overshirts are never quite alike. The cloth, a little stiff at first, softens without loosening.
Patina and durability
In three years, this overshirt will have added your chapter to its own.
It is not a reproduction: it is a period garment, recovered and then restored by hand. The cloth, an old cotton herringbone, has already been used. The finishing is redone with 1950s French army deadstock thread, which gives way before the cloth so a seam can be redone without damage. Here is the rest of its story.
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firm material, solid color, clean finishes.
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the piece softens where it works the most.
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wear creases mark themselves and return from one wear to the next.
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follow the composition instructions; excessive heat and tumble dryers are to be avoided.
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borders and friction zones soften first.
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the color shades with use, without aging all at once.
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the piece is made: supple, familiar, always holding.
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a seam, a button, a snag is mended in the workshop.
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nearly three years: a well-kept piece gains in character what it loses in newness.
Its marks are not imitated: they come from its first use. You wear a real piece of military history, one of a kind, for the price of a shirt. Nobody else in the world will have the same one.
A thread that gives way before the cloth
The re-assembly is done with 100% cotton thread, from an unused stock of the French army of the 1950s, contemporary with the piece. This choice is about repair, not nostalgia. A modern synthetic thread is stronger than the old cotton around it: under tension, it is the cloth that tears along the seam. A period cotton thread gives way before the cloth, and a seam can be redone, where a torn old cloth is hard to repair. The stamped corozo buttons are fixed with a reinforced seam, and the aged cotton label is printed in Toulouse.
We are here to help you
Find here the answers to the most frequently asked questions to help you choose with confidence.
Our clothes are made from exceptional materials (Japanese selvedge denim, French wool from Tournier…) and assembled on vintage machines.
Every piece is designed to last, evolve and develop a patina over time. The fabrics are developed to our own specifications: we design our own weaves, then have them woven by the best mills in the world (Japan, France, Italy, Portugal, Morocco), often on old looms. A new cloth can take up to a year to come to life.
This exacting standard is what sets Champ de Manoeuvres apart.
Yes, we ship worldwide. Shipping costs are automatically calculated when you place your order. Delivery is free in France and Belgium for orders over €150, in Europe for orders over €300, and worldwide for orders over €400.
Delivery times vary depending on the destination: 2 to 5 business days in France, 2 to 8 days in Europe, and up to 16 days for the rest of the world. You will receive a tracking link as soon as the order is shipped.
Of course! Returns and exchanges are free in France and Belgium for all orders over €150. You have 14 days to try on your items at home and return them if necessary.
Each product sheet contains a detailed size guide and fitting advice. Please contact our customer service for personalized advice before your purchase. Otherwise, here is a link to a general measurement chart .
Each product comes with tailored care instructions. We favor durable, easy-care materials to ensure your clothes last a long time.
You can reach us through our contact page or by email. Our team will be happy to reply quickly and advise you.