Between the late 1940s and the early 1990s, Operation Gladio operated quietly within NATO as part of a network of “stay-behind” forces across Europe. Its mission was to prepare for a Soviet invasion, but its legacy became something deeper and more complicated — a study in the gray space between defense and manipulation, secrecy and security, order and chaos.
This embroidered hoodie is for those who understand that history rarely fits into clean moral categories. The insignia represents the shadow world of intelligence, geopolitics, and policy where ideology, pragmatism, and consequence intersect. It invites conversation, not because it glorifies secrecy, but because it acknowledges how power often hides behind noble intent.
Made with precision embroidery in the USA, it is substantial and enduring, much like the questions Operation Gladio still raises. Built for quiet thinkers, historians, and those who understand that the struggle for freedom has always had a darker side.
Specs
100% cotton face
65% ring-spun cotton, 35% polyester
Front pouch pocket
Self-fabric patch on the back
Matching flat drawstrings
3-panel hood
Embroidered in the USA
Fit Note
This hoodie runs small. For the best fit, order one size larger than usual.
Size guide
| CHEST WIDTH (inches) | LENGTH (inches) | |
| S | 20 | 27 |
| M | 21 | 28 |
| L | 23 | 29 |
| XL | 25 | 30 |
| 2XL | 26 ½ | 31 |
| 3XL | 28 | 32 |
| CHEST WIDTH (cm) | LENGTH (cm) | |
| S | 50.8 | 68.6 |
| M | 53.3 | 71.1 |
| L | 58.4 | 73.7 |
| XL | 63.5 | 76.2 |
| 2XL | 67.3 | 78.7 |
| 3XL | 71.1 | 81.3 |
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Type: Hoodie Sweatshirt
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