Wartime Romance Shirt – 1940s Gay Couple T-Shirt, Embroidered Style Military Pride Tee
This 1940s-inspired embroidered-style T-shirt features a tender embrace between a soldier and his partner, captured under the bold caption “Wartime Romance.” Quiet, strong, and emotional, this design honours the stories of queer love carried through letters, hope, and resilience during wartime. A beautiful tribute to love that waited — and endured.
Why You’ll Love It
🧵 Faux-embroidered style with classic mid-century tones
💌 Celebrates queer love in history with strength and grace
🎁 A perfect gift for your partner, anniversaries, or Pride
🌈 Blends vintage emotion with timeless LGBTQ+ visibility
| SHIRT LENGTH (cm) | CHEST WIDTH (cm) | CHEST TO FIT (cm) | SLEEVE LENGTH (cm) | |
| XS | 68.6 | 42 | 78.7-86.4 | 63.5 |
| S | 71.1 | 45.7 | 86.4-94 | 65 |
| M | 73.7 | 50.8 | 96.5-104.1 | 66.6 |
| L | 76.2 | 55.9 | 106.7-114.3 | 68.3 |
| XL | 78.7 | 61 | 116.8-124.5 | 69.9 |
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Australia
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Shipping Cost: $6.99 USD
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About
Craig Michael Design
Authentic Story & Heritage
Each piece is inspired by your upbringing in rural Victoria, blending diverse cultural elements (Greek, Italian, Aboriginal) and personal memories—giving your products a genuine, heartfelt backstory.
Original Artwork & Designs
You won’t find these prints at big box retailers; every design is unique, drawing on nature, astrology, global fashion, and personal sketches to create something truly special.
Handcrafted Spirit
From your early days sewing gifts for family, you carry a “made-with-love” ethos into every piece—making each item feel like a personal gift.
High-Quality Materials & Craftsmanship
Guided by family traditions of dressmaking, you prioritize well-made, comfortable, and durable products that customers can enjoy for years.
Global & Aussie Influences
With inspiration from African, Japanese, and Parisian art—while staying rooted in Australian culture—you offer a blend of local charm and worldwide flair that appeals to diverse tastes.
Personal Connection & Customer Care
As a small business, you handle each order with care and gratitude, providing friendly, hands-on customer service that larger brands often can’t match.