WWII "Ruptured Duck" Honorable Discharge Emblem Long-Sleeve T-Shirt
Long-sleeve T-shirt — Next Level 3601
Athletic Fit – Runs a little small. Please see sizing guide.
Measurements are in inches. Compare with a well-fitting long-sleeve shirt you already own.
| Size | Chest width (laid flat) | Body length |
|---|---|---|
| S | 18.5" | 28" |
| M | 20" | 29" |
| L | 21.5" | 30" |
| XL | 23.5" | 31" |
| 2XL | 25.5" | 32" |
Lay the shirt flat on a level surface without stretching. Smooth out folds, then measure straight across from side seam to side seam, one inch below the armhole seams.
Measure body length from the high point of the shoulder beside the neck to the bottom hem.
Chest width is half the garment circumference. Doubling it gives the measurement around the garment, not a recommended body chest size.
Chest-width manufacturing tolerance: ±0.5 inch.
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.
- 4.3-ounce, 100% combed ring-spun cotton jersey, 32 singles
- Self 3/8-inch shoulder-to-shoulder binding
- Crew neck
Athletic Fit – Runs a little small. Please see sizing guide.
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Unit History & Information
The Honorable Service emblem became a familiar sign of the World War II veteran’s return to civilian life. Its eagle design came from Anthony de Francisci’s 1925 National Defense service pin and was modified in 1943. Known to veterans as the Ruptured Duck, it identified honorable service and could be worn as a lapel button on civilian clothing. The small badge gave former service members a visible connection to their wartime experience after they had put away their uniforms.