Realm & Empire 'Storm Ridin' Men's Retro loopback jersey sweatshirt with Vintage logo print. The intriguing Scorpion print has a story that dates back to WWII and the MFV Kufra. A hand made flag bearing the scorpion motif and with LRDG signature was flown on the Kufra. An 80 ton schooner fishing vessel, MFV Kufra was used as a mobile headquarters commanded by 2nd Lieutenant Dick Croucher, an Intelligence Officer with the LRDG. The vessel was used by members of the Long Range Desert Group (LRDG) on raiding operations into Yugoslavia from Italy. The 'Ridin the Storm' tagline seems apt considering the flag was flown on a military commandeered ship that would have been perpetually subject to adverse conditions. The crews endeavors to keep the vessel from harm perfectly sum up up the sentiment of the tagline. The Realm & Empire 'Storm Ridin' Men's Retro sweatshirt fuses contemporary fashion style with a nostalgic and historical theme.
Realm & Empire 'Storm Ridin' Men's Retro sweatshirt crafted from soft loopback jersey fabric. The Realm & Empire Desert Forces inspired tagline, 'Ridin The Storm' is pitched with a Scorpion motif to create a large central print to the sweat. The scorpion logo comes from a hand made Military Flag flown by the LRDG on the MFV Kufra. With raglan sleeves and classic Realm & Empire signature tab to lower left side. Ribbed hem and cuffs. Pair the 'Storm Ridin' sweat with a pair of dark rinse denim jeans for a cool Retro look.
After the war, the original flag from the MFV Kufra was retained by Francis Davies, a member of the LRDG who served on the vessel.
Brand: Realm & Empire.
Key Points: Realm & Empire 'Storm Ridin' loopback jersey sweatshirt with ribbed hem and cuffs. Raglan sleeves. LRDG scorpion flag logo with 'Realm & Empire 'Ridin' the Storm' tagline.
Colour: Navy.
Composition: Premium loopback jersey cotton.
Care: Machine wash. Please refer to garment label for full care instructions.
SKU: RE0405 Storm Ridin Sweat.
Approximate sizing as follows:
Small - 36" - 38"
Medium - 38" - 40"
Large - 40" - 42"
Extra Large - 42" - 44"
Extra Extra Large - 44" - 46"
Product ID: 19585
