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"Bastooowwnnngh" Tee-Shirt
"Bastooowwnnngh" Tee-Shirt
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If you’ve ever sat through Band of Brothers yelling at the telly – “It’s BASTOOOWWNNNGH, mate!” – then congratulations, this is your new favourite T-shirt. As endorsed by James Holland’s war face and Al Murray’s spot-on American growl, this tee immortalises the moment the 101st hunkered down, surrounded and freezing, with a look that says, "Come and have a go then."
Made from 100% cotton and cut for heroes of all sizes, this is not just a shirt – it’s a statement. One that says: I know my Ardennes from my elbow.
Details for the detail-obsessed:
• 100% cotton (unless otherwise stated – read on, trooper)
• Sport Grey: 90% cotton, 10% polyester – stretchy enough for dramatic pointing
• Ash Grey: 99% cotton, 1% polyester – barely there
• Heather shades: 50/50 cotton/poly blend for those modern types
• Fabric weight: 5.0–5.3 oz/yd² – sturdy, like your granddad’s opinions
• Tubular knit – no itchy side seams
• Taped neck and shoulders – because droopy collars are a war crime
• Double-stitched like a well-packed kitbag
Standard intel:
• White might look a bit “off-white” – we prefer “campaign white”
• “Natural” may feature some dark flecks – think of them as pre-camouflage
A Bit About the T-Shirt (And Why You Should Check Your Size!)
Al Murray: Now, let’s talk about the T-shirt itself—this isn’t some cheap knockoff; it’s print-on-demand, which means no wasted stock sitting in a warehouse somewhere gathering dust. Instead, every shirt is printed just for you, which is a win for both history lovers and the planet.
James Holland: Absolutely. But, and this is important—check your size before you order. We don’t want loads of returns bouncing around, adding to unnecessary emissions. Pick the right fit, wear it with pride, and show the world you know your history.
This product is made especially for you as soon as you place an order, which is why it takes us a bit longer to deliver it to you. Making products on demand instead of in bulk helps reduce overproduction, so thank you for making thoughtful purchasing decisions!
Size guide
| LENGTH (inches) | WIDTH (inches) | SLEEVE LENGTH (inches) | |
| S | 28 | 18 | 15 ⅝ |
| M | 29 | 20 | 17 |
| L | 30 | 22 | 18 ½ |
| XL | 31 | 24 | 20 |
| 2XL | 32 | 26 | 21 ½ |
| 3XL | 33 | 28 | 22 ¾ |
| 4XL | 34 | 30 | 24 ¼ |
| 5XL | 35 | 32 | 25 ¼ |
| LENGTH (cm) | WIDTH (cm) | SLEEVE LENGTH (cm) | |
| S | 71.1 | 45.7 | 39.7 |
| M | 73.7 | 50.8 | 43.2 |
| L | 76.2 | 55.9 | 47 |
| XL | 78.7 | 61 | 50.8 |
| 2XL | 81.3 | 66 | 54.6 |
| 3XL | 83.8 | 71.1 | 58 |
| 4XL | 86.4 | 76.2 | 61.5 |
| 5XL | 89 | 81.3 | 64.3 |
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from 28 reviewsLoving my walking the ground enamel mug. Great quality, great price and delivered quickly. Most importantly I am so happy that my purchase supports the chaps so they can continue providing the best WW2 content on the planet. Thank you, keep calm and carry on
Good quality & fit. Very happy.
Excellent quality , speedy delivery
Very pleased with product and service- T-shirts great fit
Good quality & sizing was spot on.
Excellent delivery, great quality albeit sizing neat!
Size colour, and text are all good, the quality of the garment is fine.
The item arrived in very good time and my wife "loves it" asking , "What is a PIAT"??
No need to hide in a loft when you wear this rather fetching attire. Get out onto that bridge and make your intentions clear! Highly recommended.
Arrived quickly, good quality material
Nice shirt, good quality. No notes.
An excellent T shirt - love the relevance of the Codenames - it makes it special. Lots of folks have asked what it means - it’s educating people!
Splendid