Compare these garment measurements with a well-fitting shirt. Chest width is measured flat across the garment, not around the body.
| Size | Body length at back | Chest width (flat) | Raglan sleeve length |
|---|---|---|---|
| S | 27 3/4 | 20 | 34 |
| M | 28 3/4 | 21 1/2 | 34 5/8 |
| L | 29 3/4 | 23 | 35 1/4 |
| XL | 30 3/4 | 24 1/2 | 35 7/8 |
| 2XL | 31 3/4 | 26 | 36 1/2 |
| 3XL | 32 1/4 | 28 | 37 1/4 |
| 4XL | 32 3/4 | 30 | 38 |
These ranges are body chest measurements, not garment widths.
| Size | Body chest circumference |
|---|---|
| S | 35–37 |
| M | 38–40 |
| L | 41–43 |
| XL | 44–46 |
| 2XL | 47–49 |
| 3XL | 50–53 |
| 4XL | 54–57 |
Airborne tab and Parachutist wings printed on the left chest.
The Army’s Parachutist Badge began with a sketch by CPT William Yarborough of the 501st Parachute Battalion in March 1941. Sent to Washington to secure a badge for the new Paratroopers, Yarborough carried the approval paperwork from office to office himself. The badge was formally approved on March 10, and 350 badges reached the battalion by March 14.
The winged parachute became the basic qualification badge. Senior and Master Parachutist grades followed in 1949, adding a star and a star within a wreath above the original design. This graphic pairs the basic wings with an Airborne tab.