Falklands Yomp Polo Shirt
Falklands Yomp Polo Shirt
Falklands Yomp Polo Shirt
Falklands Yomp Polo Shirt
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Description
Description
The Yomp, Falklands 1982
No helicopters, no lifts, just boots and eight thousand miles of resolve behind every step. This one's for the ones who walked it.
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Plenty of polo shirts at this price go limp at the collar within a month. Ours is 220gsm, a 50/50 cotton and polyester blend that holds its shape. Ribbed collar, taped neck, a three-button placket and twin needle stitching throughout.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Great company to deal with and the customer service is excellent, regular updates keep you well informed about your orders progress and delivery dates. The products themselves are of a very high quality." (Brian S.)
- 50% cotton and 50% polyester at 220gsm, a proper weight that keeps its shape wash after wash.
- Ribbed collar - stays flat instead of curling at the points like the cheap ones do.
- Check the size chart before ordering, sizing runs true for most customers.
- Generous fit - Previous customers say it fits both men and women well.
- Three self-colour button placket - smart enough for work, easy enough for the weekend.
- Taped neck - more comfortable.
- Twin needle stitching - double-stitched at the seams for added strength.
- High-definition print, sharp and fade-resistant wash after wash.
- Machine washable at 60 degrees, no special care needed.
- WRAP Certified Production - no sweatshops.
Go ahead and select your desired colour and size above.
Shipping starts from $4.75 (US) and £3.89 (UK). Exact rates show at checkout.
The Yomp For Those Who Know What It Cost
When the helicopters were lost, Royal Marines and Paras covered the last stretch across East Falkland on foot, carrying full kit across some of the harshest ground imaginable. That word, yomp, has meant something specific to the Forces ever since. This design keeps that memory sharp rather than letting it soften into a general war story. It sits within our wider British polo shirts range, built at 220gsm so it holds up wherever the anniversary gets marked.
The Thinking Behind The Yomp
Most Falklands merchandise focuses on the naval and air side of the conflict, but the ground campaign involved a specific, brutal kind of endurance that deserves its own recognition. This design gives that particular chapter the space it deserves. It's a 50/50 cotton and polyester blend, WRAP certified production, so the shirt behind the word is made with the same standard of care the word demands.
The Yomp That Gets It Right
This isn't generic war merchandise repurposed for the Falklands, it's built specifically around one of the defining moments of that campaign. High-definition print keeps the design sharp wash after wash, so it still holds up for the next anniversary and the one after that. Wear it to a reunion, wear it to a service, wear it because you know exactly what that word represents and who earned the right to use it.
Falklands Yomp Polo FAQ
What is the polo shirt made from?
It's a 220gsm, 50/50 cotton and polyester blend built to hold its shape through repeated washing. The design uses high-definition print for a sharp, fade-resistant finish, and the whole run is WRAP certified production.
How does the sizing run?
Sizing runs true to the chart above, so measure a polo shirt you already own against it before ordering. The fit is generous through the body, comfortable for both men and women without feeling tight through the shoulders.
How quickly will it arrive?
Orders are produced within 1 to 2 working days, then shipped, with delivery typically taking 1 to 3 working days after that. This design is not personalised, it prints exactly as shown, so there is nothing extra to specify.
Who is this polo for?
For Royal Marines, Paras, their families, and anyone who understands what the yomp across East Falkland actually involved, on foot, under full kit, in weather that gave no quarter. It suits a reunion, a service, or any moment you want to mark that specific piece of the story properly.
Delivery & Returns
Delivery & Returns
Delivery
All items are made to order. Each one is printed fresh for you, then given time for the ink to fully cure before it's quality checked and packed. Most orders ship within 2-3 business days.
Delivery options, prices, and estimated arrival dates are shown at checkout once you enter your delivery address.
Shipping times
Shipping times vary by location. Sometimes customs checks and local couriers can add extra time.
For the latest delivery estimates and rates, please see our Shipping Rates page.
Tracking
We’ll email you a tracking link as soon as your order ships.
Returns
We want you to love your purchase. If you’re not 100% satisfied, we accept returns or exchanges within 60 days from the date you received your order.
To start a return or exchange, email us at support@lionlegion.co.uk.
Contact
If you have any questions, or something’s gone wrong with your order, email us at support@lionlegion.co.uk.
Christmas delivery
We do everything we can to get orders printed, quality checked, and shipped quickly in the run-up to Christmas. Once your parcel is with the courier, delivery speed is outside our control, so please order early if you need it for a specific date.
Size Chart
Size Chart
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