French Navy GAO shirt
Product condition: Nine
French Navy GAO Shirt — New, unworn surplus
The French Navy GAO (Grande Autonomie Ouverture) shirt is a regulation garment designed for personnel on duty in hot weather. Its sleeveless cut and wide-open sides allow for optimal air circulation, even during prolonged outdoor exertion.
A piece sourced directly from French Navy stocks, new.
Features
- Fabric: 65% cotton / 35% polyester herringbone
- Color: French Navy blue
- Cut: Sleeveless, open sides for ventilation
- Condition: New
- Origin: French Navy regulation surplus
Size Guide — French military standard
The sizes correspond directly to the chest circumference in centimeters. Measure at the widest point of the chest:
- Size 88 → 88 cm chest circumference
- Size 96 → 96 cm chest circumference
- Size 104 → 104 cm chest circumference
- Size 112 → 112 cm chest circumference
- Size 120 → 120 cm chest circumference
Choose your exact size — the military cut is fitted and not designed for layering.
For collectors and militaria enthusiasts
As a piece of French regulation surplus, this GAO shirt is becoming increasingly rare to find in new condition. It represents an authentic element of the French Navy uniform, ideal for completing a collection.
Uses
- Outdoor wear in high heat — work sites, seaside, nautical activities
- French Navy militaria collection
- Historical reenactment or everyday military-style wear