USMC P53 HBT Shirt - Mint Condition often found in photos from

often found in photos from the Falklands being worn by deckhands

The movement

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

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

This comes in a very simple four pocket construction with double stitched seams throughout

USMC P53 HBT Shirt - Mint Condition often found in photos fromSomething 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"