BELLEAU WOOD MARINE MONUMENT (BLACK INK) | WWI AEF ICONS SERIES | BELLEAU WOOD 1918™ | T SHIRT
Pattern 1918 Field Specification.
HISTORICAL CONTEXT
This design honors the Belleau Wood monument located within the Aisne-Marne American Cemetery in France. The bronze relief, set against a black marble stele, was created by renowned sculptor Felix de Weldon, who later designed the Iwo Jima Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The sculpture depicts a Marine in intense forward motion, rifle gripped and bayonet fixed, capturing the close-quarters fighting that defined June 1918.
During the battle, the 4th Marine Brigade, composed of the 5th and 6th Regiments, suffered more than 8,100 casualties while halting the German advance toward Paris in what was then the largest and costliest battle in Marine Corps history.
In recognition of their tenacity, the French officially renamed the forest
Bois de la Brigade de Marine
June 30, 1918
This piece is part of the WWI AEF Monument Series, honoring the ground, the sacrifice, and the legacy forged at Belleau Wood.
In recognition of their tenacity, the French officially renamed the forest:
Bois de la Brigade de Marine
June 30, 1918
This piece is part of the WWI AEF Monument Series, honoring the ground, the sacrifice, and the legacy forged at Belleau Wood.
| XS | S | M | L | XL | 2XL | 3XL | 4XL | 5XL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Width, in | 16.00 | 18.00 | 20.00 | 22.00 | 24.00 | 26.00 | 28.00 | 30.00 | 32.00 |
| Length, in | 27.00 | 28.00 | 29.00 | 30.00 | 31.00 | 32.00 | 33.00 | 34.00 | 35.00 |
| Sleeve length, in | 7.99 | 8.23 | 8.50 | 8.74 | 9.02 | 9.25 | 9.49 | 9.72 | 9.96 |
| Size tolerance, in | 1.50 | 1.50 | 1.50 | 1.50 | 1.50 | 1.50 | 1.50 | 1.50 | 1.50 |
Product features
- 100% ring-spun cotton (lightweight 153 g/m²) for soft, year-round comfort
- Tubular knit construction — no side seams for cleaner drape and reduced waste
- Ribbed, elastic crew neckline with shoulder tape to maintain shape and fit
- Prints applied with Direct-to-Garment (body) and Direct-to-Film (sleeve/neck labels) methods
- Pearlized tear-away label; Oeko-Tex certification and EU 2-year warranty
Care instructions
- Do not dryclean
- Do not bleach
- Tumble dry: low heat
- Iron, steam or dry: low heat
- Machine wash: cold (max 30C or 90F), with similar colors
LEGAL DISCLAIMER
This product is an independent historical tribute created under the Belleau Wood 1918 brand. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, or officially connected to the United States Marine Corps, the Department of Defense, the former Department of War, or any government entity. All references are for historical and educational purposes only.
