WWII "Ruptured Duck" Honorable Discharge Emblem T-shirt
How to find your best fit
Measure a well-fitting shirt you already own and compare it with the measurements below.
- Chest width: Lay the shirt flat and measure one inch below the armhole, from side seam to side seam.
- Back length: Measure from the center back neckline to the bottom hem.
- Shoulder width: Measure straight across the back from shoulder seam to shoulder seam.
- Sleeve length: Measure from the shoulder seam to the end of the sleeve unless the chart notes otherwise.
Measurements are in inches. Allow for a manufacturing tolerance of approximately 0.5 to 1 inch.
Standard T-shirt
Athletic fit—runs a little small. Consider sizing up for a looser fit.
| Size | Chest width | Back length | Shoulder width | Sleeve length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S | 19" | 28" | 17" | 8" |
| M | 20.5" | 29" | 18" | 8.5" |
| L | 22" | 30" | 19" | 9" |
| XL | 24" | 31" | 20.5" | 9.5" |
| 2XL | 26" | 32" | 22" | 10" |
| 3XL | 28" | 33" | 23.5" | 10.5" |
The Honorable Discharge Emblem, colloquially called the "Ruptured Duck" by members of the military, was awarded for honorable Federal military service between 1925 and 1946. It served as proof the wearer was an honorably discharged veteran returning from service during World War II.
World War II veterans wore the Honorable Service Lapel Button on the left lapel of civilian clothing many years after the war. It also appeared on a U.S. postage stamp honoring World War II veterans and was widely used as a popular symbol of their service.
We honor the legacy of this WWII icon with our version, presented with a distressed/worn look on an OD Green T-shirt.
