Bootneck Designer T-Shirt WOW

This was one of our first designs and our aim was to take an already clear cut and established identity and modernize it into a leisure look garment that would maintain the integrity of the Corps image. I personally think we achieved this. This shirt is dedicated to the men of the Royal Marines. The design incorporates many items that are unique to them. The formation date of the Royal Marines was 28th Oct 1664. The 1664 date is clearly visible on the shirt. The main design is surrounded by laurel and oak leaves which are both synonymous with the regular badge of the Royal Marines. The centre of the design focuses on the Commando Dagger which has become a symbol for commando trained personnel throughout the British Armed Forces. The current Weapon of Choice for the Royal Marines is the SA80-A2 which is also used in this design. The Globe can be seen as the centre piece to the design. The Royal Marines Motto of “Per Mare Per Terram” is included on a scroll towards the bottom of the design. The English translation for this is “By Sea By Land”.
10% of the sale price of this shirt will go to Help For Heroes.

Public support for the armed forces is growing

In the week leading up to remembrance day it is increasingly clear that the public is becoming more supportive of the armed forces and becoming aware of the scandalous treatment of servicemen. The Government policy of cutting defence spending (while fighting 2 wars) is now out of step with public opinion. Also the forces are at last seeing improvement in recruiting levels as young men step forward willing to serve their country, not just seeking job security but aware they are likely to see action and risk their lives. The Army is obviously the main beneficiary of public and media support at present but while a large proportion of servicemen on the ground in Afghanistan are naval personnel, the RN is somewhat out of the limelight and there is relatively little public outcry about the shrinking fleet.