Realm & Empire 'Desert Rat' Men's Retro pique polo shirt. Realm & Empire fashion a fine Sixties Mod Polo shirt underpinned by their trademark Military aesthetic. The 7th Armoured Division 'Desert Rat' motif finds itself on the frontline of fashion with a sublime miniature print repeat creating a vivid and thought provoking piece. Fusing contemporary design with nostalgic and historical influence, the Desert Rat Polo Shirt is sure to be a hit this SS16.
Realm & Empire 'Desert Rat' Men's Retro polo shirt in dark sand. Featuring Sixties Mod fold over collar and canvas patch pocket to chest adding a hint of practical military styling. 3 button canvas placket. The Vintage garment washed fabric is bought to life by the iconic Desert Rat motif. The celebrated logo is replicated throughout the fabric, bringing to mind the Desert Rats motto... 'Floreat Jerboa' (Let the Desert Rats flourish)...
The Realm & Empire 'Desert Rat' polo is finished with twin hemmed cuffs and fab Retro gunmetal buttons to placket.
The Desert Rats are one of the most well known and indeed iconic divisions of the British Army. Having seen distinguished action throughout the duration of WWII, the Desert Rats name and motto became a symbol of determination and courage in the face of adversity.
In his address to the 7th army division in Berlin, 1945, Sir Winston Churchill said:
'Dear Desert Rats!
It is not without emotion that I can express what I feel about the Desert Rats. May our glory ever shine! May your laurels never fade! May the memory of this glorious pilgrimage of war which you have made from Alamein, via the Baltic to Berlin, never die!...'
Brand: Realm & Empire.
Key Points: Realm & Empire 'Desert Rat' pique polo shirt with patch pocket detail and gunmetal buttons. Garment washed, Vintage look fabric.
Colour: Dark Sand.
Composition: 100% Cotton.
Care: Machine wash. Please refer to full garment care instructions.
SKU: RE0389 Desert Rat Polo.
Approximate sizing as follows:
Small - 36" - 38"
Medium - 38" - 40"
Large - 40" - 42"
Extra Large - 42" - 44"
Extra Extra Large - 44" - 46"
Product ID: 19579
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