
USS Shangri-La Veteran T-Shirt for Navy Service
- Proud Veteran
- headline in bold yellow with the ship's hull number and full name
- Detailed aircraft carrier illustration showing the flight deck and superstructure
- Gold naval anchor cross and rigging design framing the vessel
- Made for Navy veterans and their families who served aboard CV-38
$17.99plus shipping
Delivery: 5–12 business days · Free shipping on orders over $75
Size Chart – Classic T-Shirt
Fabric: Sport Grey: 90% cotton, 10% Polyester · Dark Heather: 50% cotton, 50% Polyester · other colors: 100% cotton
- Delivery within the USA: Delivery: 5–12 business days$5.99 Shipping · Free shipping on orders over $75
- Returns: 30-day returns from delivery · Read our return policy
- Secure payment: Credit card, PayPal
Our returns & misprint promise
- 30-day returns – counted from the day your order arrives.
- Return shipping is paid by you. Items must be unworn, unwashed and free of signs of use.
- Misprinted or damaged items are replaced or refunded at no cost to you.
- Refunds are issued within 10 days after we receive your return.
USS Shangri-La Veteran T-Shirt honors your Navy service with "Proud Veteran" splashed across the chest in bold yellow lettering. The words say exactly what they mean to someone who lived it: your time aboard mattered, and you're not shy about claiming that history. Wearing this USS Shangri-La Veteran T-shirt means standing tall in front of shipmates, at reunions, or anywhere else where people understand what that hull number represents.
The design piece by piece
The aircraft carrier dominates the center of the print, rendered in realistic detail with the flight deck, island superstructure, and aircraft loadout all visible as the ship angles across your chest. "Proud Veteran" appears in yellow block letters at the top, commanding the space with no room for doubt about the message. The hull designation "CV-38" and the full name "USS Shangri-La" sit below the vessel in matching yellow type. A gold naval anchor cross frames both sides of the ship, its geometry echoing the formal heraldry of Navy tradition. The color palette—gray, red, and brown on the hull, gold anchors, and that striking yellow text—holds together as a unified tribute to a real warship with real history.
Workdays and days off
Veterans and family members reach for this shirt when they want to spark a conversation or simply feel closer to their service days. At a Navy reunion or gathering of former crew, this USS Shangri-La Veteran T-shirt becomes instant common ground. You might wear it running errands on a Saturday or heading to a veteran event where you know you'll see old faces from your time aboard.
When you need a gift
For a Navy dad or grandfather, this design says you understand what the ship means to him. Pair it with casual pants or jeans for everyday comfort, or layer it under a jacket for cooler months. Available in multiple cuts—classic T-shirt, hoodie, long sleeve, crewneck sweatshirt, V-neck, women's fit, and tank top—so you can choose the style that suits him best.
FAQ
- What does CV-38 stand for on the USS Shangri-La shirt?
- CV-38 is the Navy's hull classification for the USS Shangri-La—an Essex-class aircraft carrier that served from 1944 onward. The number identifies this specific ship among the Navy fleet. Veterans and their families recognize it instantly as the designation for their vessel.
- Who should wear a USS Shangri-La Veteran shirt?
- Anyone who served aboard the USS Shangri-La, CV-38, or whose father, grandfather, or family member did. It's also fitting for Navy enthusiasts, veteran community members, and people who want to honor this carrier's history and the crews who kept her running.
- What occasions are best for wearing this veteran shirt?
- Wear it at Navy reunions, veteran gatherings, military events, or casual outings when you want to represent your service with pride. It pairs well with jeans, chinos, or casual wear for everyday moments, and works equally well as a layer under a jacket during cooler seasons.
Fabric
- Classic T-Shirt
- Sport Grey: 90% cotton, 10% Polyester
- Dark Heather: 50% cotton, 50% Polyester
- other colors: 100% cotton
- Fabric weight: 180 g/m²
- Classic fit, tubular (no side seams)
- Hoodie
- 50% cotton, 50% Polyester
- Fabric weight: 271 g/m²
- Classic fit, kangaroo pocket, double-lined hood
- Long Sleeve T-Shirt
- 100% cotton
- Fabric weight: 203 g/m²
- Classic fit, runs slightly small
- Crewneck Sweatshirt
- 50% cotton, 50% Polyester
- Fabric weight: 271 g/m²
- Classic fit, crew neck
- V-Neck T-Shirt
- 100% cotton
- Fabric weight: 142 g/m²
- Fitted cut with V-neck
- Women's T-Shirt
- Sport Grey: 90% cotton, 10% Polyester
- Dark Heather: 65% cotton, 35% Polyester
- other colors: 100% cotton
- Fabric weight: 153 g/m²
- Slightly tailored women's fit, shorter sleeves
- Tank Top
- Sport Grey: 90% cotton, 10% Polyester
- other colors: 100% cotton
- Fabric weight: 142 g/m²
- Fitted cut
Size Chart – Classic T-Shirt
| Size | Width (in) | Length (in) | Sleeve Length (in) |
|---|---|---|---|
| S | 18 | 28 | 15 |
| M | 20 | 29 | 16.5 |
| L | 22 | 30 | 18 |
| XL | 24 | 31 | 19.5 |
| 2XL | 26 | 32 | 21 |
| 3XL | 28 | 33 | 22.5 |
| 4XL | 30 | 34 | 23.75 |
| 5XL | 32 | 35 | 25 |
Measurements in inches, taken flat. Tolerance ± 1.5 in
- Width: armpit to armpit, measured flat.
- Length: from the highest point of the shoulder to the hem.
- Delivery: 5–12 business days
- Free shipping on orders over $75
- 30-day returns from delivery
- Shipping Policy · Return & Refund Policy







