Italian Navy Middy

Italian Navy Middy

This is the Italian Navy middy, the pullover sailor's shirt with the square navy collar that marks out an enlisted seaman's uniform. It is genuine Italian military issue, not a costume piece. Reenactors use it to get a naval impression right, and collectors buy it because it is the real thing. It also suits anyone who wants a classic sailor top with real service behind it.

Features

• Pullover Middy Cut — A middy is a loose, buttonless sailor's shirt that goes on over the head, with a straight body and full-length sleeves.
• Square Sailor Collar — The navy blue collar falls as a broad square flap across the back of the shoulders and is edged with three white stripes.
• Star Collar Detail — A white star sits at each lower corner of the collar flap on the back.
• Deep V Neckline — The collar runs down the front into a deep V, gathered by a small fabric tab at its base.
• Striped Navy Cuffs — Each sleeve ends in a navy blue cuff with three white stripes that match the collar trim.
• Polyester And Rayon Blend — The body is a polyester and rayon fabric, a blend that holds its shape and handles regular washing.
• Issue Label Inside Collar — A printed label is stitched inside the back of the neck, as on other government-issue garments.
• Genuine Italian Navy Issue — This shirt was made for and issued by the Italian armed forces rather than produced for the fashion or costume trade.

Original Issue Pattern

The shirt follows the traditional Italian Navy layout: a white body with navy blue collar and cuffs, all trimmed in three white stripes. The pullover cut is roomy through the chest and sleeves, so most buyers can stay with their usual size, or go up one size to wear it over a layer. Since this is real issued uniform, the cut, trim and labeling are what the Italian Navy specified, which matters to anyone building an accurate naval kit.