WW2 Circled Star Ladies’ Muscle Tank
$30.00
The History
Before Normandy it was common for American vehicles overseas to carry a simple white star as an identifier. But in the dust and confusion of battle the US star could occasionally be mistaken for a German Cross at ranges over 1000 yards. In fact, tankers and armored units began painting out the stars to avoid becoming a casualty of ‘friendly fire’, especially from allied air units. The problem got so bad that in this period the term “American Luftwaffe” was coined. Experienced units like the 2nd Armored actually started painting out their stars altogether.
After D-Day vehicles were refitted with a circle around the white star which largely solved the friendly fire issue until Berlin fell. Like this 8th Armored Division M24 Chaffee below as it rode into battle with heavily defended German forces in Rheinberg on March 3, 1945.
Today it’s a powerful symbol to remind us not to mistake each other for the enemy. In the dust and confusion of mass media and social media, where opinions fly, and passions fly even higher, it’s easy to forget who the real enemy is.
This comfortable muscle tank is soft and flowy with low-cut armholes for a relaxed look.
• 65% polyester, 35% viscose
• Athletic Heather is 52% polyester, 48% viscose
• Black Heather is 80% rayon, 20% polyester
• Fabric weight: 4.2 oz/y² (142 g/m²)
• Relaxed fit
• Low-cut armholes
• Curved bottom hem
• Side seams
Size guide
| BODY LENGTH FRONT (inches) | BODY WIDTH (inches) | |
| S | 20 ¼ | 16 |
| M | 20 ⅝ | 16 ¾ |
| L | 21 ⅛ | 17 ¾ |
| XL | 21 ⅝ | 18 ¾ |
| 2XL | 22 ⅛ | 19 ¾ |
| BODY LENGTH FRONT (cm) | BODY WIDTH (cm) | |
| S | 51.4 | 40.6 |
| M | 52.4 | 42.6 |
| L | 53.7 | 45 |
| XL | 55 | 47.6 |
| 2XL | 56.2 | 50.2 |
Collections: Ladies Tank Tops | Casual and Workout Tops for Women, Ladies Tops | Women's Premium Shirts and Sweatshirts, Liberty Maniacs Athletics, Men's Apparel and Accessories, New Arrivals, Vintage Collection
Type: Tank Top
Category: army, circle, circle star, friendly fire, green, history, insignia, ladies, military, military history, muscle tee, sherman tank, star, tank, tank top, vehicle, vintage, war, women, world of tanks, world war two, wwII
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