2nd Battalion (Airborne) 8th Cavalry Regiment T-Shirt Reproduction
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" |
Dual-capable airborne and airmobile, the 2nd Battalion (Airborne), 8th Cavalry Regiment—famously known as the "Jumping Mustangs"—deployed to the Republic of Vietnam from September 1965 through March 1971. This reproduction honors the legacy of 2/8 CAV and also shares the 1st Cav Vietnam campaign history.
Campaigns Shown on the Back
The map highlights major actions and campaigns across the battalion’s Vietnam service, including the Battle of Ia Drang; operations in the Bong Son and An Lao valleys such as Masher–White Wing, Crazy Horse, Thayer, Irving, and Pershing; Central Highlands fighting including Paul Revere IV; the Tet-era campaigns; and the 1970 Cambodian incursion.
Shirt Construction
- Next Level Apparel 3600 unisex cotton crew
- 4.3 oz., 100% combed ring-spun cotton jersey, 32 singles
- Set-in 1x1 baby rib collar
- Side-seamed construction
- Tear-away label
- Athletic fit—runs a bit small. Please
Fit: Athletic fit—runs a little small. Consider sizing up for a looser fit. Please check the Sizing & Measurements guide before ordering.
