Croatian Army Vintage Field Shirt

Croatian Army Field Shirt

This is a long-sleeve field shirt issued to the Croatian Army, cut in a cotton and polyester blend and finished in plain olive drab. It is a working uniform shirt, made to be worn daily in the field, with two flapped chest pockets, shoulder epaulettes and a full button front. It suits collectors of Balkan and post-Yugoslav military kit, reenactors building a 1990s Croatian impression, and anyone who wants a solid government-issue shirt for outdoor work.

Features

• Genuine Croatian Army Issue — This shirt was produced for the Croatian military, so it is the original article rather than a commercial copy.
• Cotton/Polyester Blend — Cotton keeps the shirt breathable against the skin, and polyester adds strength and helps the fabric hold its shape through repeated washing.
• Olive Drab Color — The solid olive drab, often shortened to OD green, is the muted military green that blends into woodland and field settings.
• Two Flapped Chest Pockets — A buttoned flap closes each chest pocket so small items stay put when you bend, crouch or climb.
• Shoulder Epaulettes — Buttoned straps on each shoulder were used to carry rank slides, and they also hold a folded cap or a strap in place.
• Button-Down Collar — Small buttons fasten the collar points to the shirt body, which keeps the collar flat under a jacket or load-bearing gear.
• Full Button Front — A placket with a row of buttons runs the full length of the front for easy on and off.
• Buttoned Cuffs — The long sleeves close at the wrist with buttons, so you can wear them snug or roll them up in warm weather.
• Weight Around 12 oz — At about 12 oz (344 g), the shirt works as a standalone top in mild weather or as a layer under a field jacket.

Issued By Croatia

Croatian production of this pattern belongs to the period of the Croatian Homeland War in the 1990s, when the young national army equipped itself with domestically made uniforms. The epaulettes are a recognizable detail of Croatian-made shirts. Because it was built to a military specification for daily wear, the shirt has a plain, durable cut and hardware that collectors value as authentic issue kit.