1950s U.S. Military OG-107 Utility Shirt

A staple of mid-century American military issue, the OG-107 Utility Shirt was designed for daily wear in the field, balancing durability with simplicity. Cut from substantial cotton sateen, it develops a remarkably soft hand over time while retaining the crisp structure that made it indispensable to generations of servicemen.
This early example features sought-after reef-and-star metal buttons, a detail found on Korean War-era and early 1950s production before later versions adopted plastic hardware. The olive green sateen has mellowed beautifully with age, revealing the subtle luster and depth unique to vintage military cotton. Twin flap chest pockets and a clean, utilitarian silhouette make it just as relevant today as it was over half a century ago.
Equally at home layered over a white tee or worn beneath a denim jacket, it's a piece whose understated design has influenced workwear and menswear for decades.

Details
Vintage 1950s U.S. Military OG-107 Utility Shirt
Cotton sateen construction
Rare early reef-and-star metal buttons
Twin flap chest pockets
Straight hem
Softly faded olive drab patina
Lightweight year-round layering piece
Authentic military issue

Measurements
Chest 21.5'
Height 29'
Shoulder 16'

An early OG-107 that captures the restrained elegance of military design—functional, timeless, and made better by decades of honest wear.

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