{"product_id":"british-desert-combat-shirt","title":"British Desert Combat Shirt","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis genuine British Desert Combat Shirt is an original military surplus field overshirt in two-colour desert camouflage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eOperational History \u0026amp; Camouflage Design\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginally issued to the British Army in the 1990s as part of the \u003cstrong\u003eCS95 (Combat Soldier 95)\u003c\/strong\u003e system, it replaced older heavy temperate gear. The British military switched to this \u003cstrong\u003etwo-colour desert DPM\u003c\/strong\u003e because allied Gulf states had adopted the older four-colour pattern, risking friendly fire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eTactical Specifications \u0026amp; Fabric\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConstructed from a lightweight \u003cstrong\u003epolycotton tropical weave\u003c\/strong\u003e, this shirt balances high breathability with rugged durability. It features classic \u003cstrong\u003eCanadian-style slotted buttons\u003c\/strong\u003e sewed with heavy fabric tape, meaning they will not rip off when caught on brush or gear. Two large angled chest pockets offer easy access to maps or compasses while wearing webbing or backpack straps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eModern Utility \u0026amp; Outdoor Performance\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor modern users, this shirt is excellent for \u003cstrong\u003ebushcraft, hiking, and camping\u003c\/strong\u003e in warm climates. Unlike standard civilian shirts, the military-grade fabric resists tears from thorns and dry brush. The loose-cut design ensures continuous \u003cstrong\u003eair circulation\u003c\/strong\u003e to keep you cool, while the rugged construction makes it highly reliable as a hard-wearing utility work shirt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEquip yourself with a reliable, combat-proven British Army desert shirt for your next warm-weather outdoor expedition or field exercise.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"British Army","offers":[{"title":"34 \/ R","offer_id":55725063340417,"sku":"SKU6020F-34 inch - Regular","price":6.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"34 \/ L","offer_id":55725063373185,"sku":"SKU6020F-34 inch - Long","price":6.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"48 \/ R","offer_id":55725064257921,"sku":"SKU6020F-48 inch - Regular","price":9.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"48 \/ L","offer_id":55725064290689,"sku":"SKU6020F-48 inch - Long","price":9.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0220\/2076\/products\/DSC05796_806a8f63-9751-40d1-89d9-d59904a27e6c.jpg?v=1651747991","url":"https:\/\/surplusqm.com\/products\/british-desert-combat-shirt","provider":"Surplus Quartermasters","version":"1.0","type":"link"}