USMC P53 HBT Shirt - Mint Condition remained largely unchanged into the

remained largely unchanged into the late 50s

Back in 1944 the British War Office was looking for a timepiece to replace the ATP (Army Trade Pattern) watches that had been in use since 1939

Pit to pit 22"

I would say these would fit a medium sized hand and have quite a lot of stretch in the leather

often found in photos from the Falklands being worn by deckhands

USMC P53 HBT Shirt - Mint Condition remained largely unchanged into theSomething of a rarity. I've had plenty of WW2 hbts in this shape only handful of P53s. These come up infrequently. A great piece. Condition Excellent mint condition. Light signs of use and some light wear to the shoulder. Size Tagged a 34 Pit to pit 21" Shoulder to shoulder 19" Shoulder to cuff 23. 5" Collar to hem 28"