Wallace Berry Thermal Top— White, Used
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This military-issued, cold-weather, thermal version of the Henley shirt is made from a 50% cotton / 50% wool blend. It has full-length sleeves and a two-button neck. It is designed to be worn in temperatures between 14°F - 68°F. These shirts were issued to soldiers and the field and are in used condition.
- Wool Cotton Blend
- Long Sleeve and collar-less neck
- 2 button “Henley” front
- Vintage from the 1980's
- Genuine US Military Issue
- Military P/N: MIL-U-43262
The Henley is a collarless pullover t-shirt with a buttoned neck. This allows you more freedom in adjusting how tight the neck is.
History of the Henley
The most famous early wearer of the soon-to-be popular Henley undershirt was the well-known actor Wallace Beery. He wore the Henley undershirt in so many movies that the undershirt was called by his name. The Henley became popular after GIs returned from Vietnam with the military-issued undershirt. The new adopters, having spent their early years hearing their parents call it the “Wallace Beery Shirt,” continued with that name for a while. Eventually, it reverted to just being called a Henley, but for those in the know, it will always be a Wallace Beery shirt.
