RARE Vtg 70s Thrashed Nicaragua Contras FSLN Sandino Contra Leftist Punk Sz. L

RARE Vtg 70s Thrashed Nicaragua Contras FSLN Sandino Contra Leftist Punk Sz. L

USD 385.00 USD
SKU: 8We0nLhU
Condition: Pre-owned

"Sandino Ayer, Sandino Hoy, Sandino Siempre" Sandino yesterday, Sandino today, Sandino always. This t-shirt is an incredibly rare and extraordinary piece of Nicaraguan history, likely from the late 1970s, early 1980s, but perhaps quite a bit older. Likely made on the occasion of the reemergence of the Sandinista National Liberation Front in the late 1970s, and their governmental takeover in 1979. The FSLN flag is proudly displayed underneath Sandino's face, with the above motto. The shirt is a relic at this point, missing about 40% of the original material, but the front graphic is still entirely present. The shirt was probably a size large, but please check the measurements before purchasing. The sleeves are double stitched, and the hem is single stitched. Due to the material lost, and the manner in which it was removed, a sufficiently motivated and skilled person could mend the shirt and replace the back. The shirt is likely from Central America, likely Nicaragua, and as far as I can tell, perhaps unique. I have yet to see the same design reproduced anywhere else, and certainly not on a t-shirt. The design has a certain handmade quality to it, making it all the more fantastic. Measurements:Chest (pit-to-pit): ~20 in Length: ~26.5 in Note: Included historical photo is by Professor David Schwartz, Albright College, 1981. Extremely poor condition for a shirt. This shirt is an artifact, and is completely backless. The fabric making up the back of the shirt from the collar down to the hem is completely missing, although the sleeves are still intact, as is the collar. There are multiple small holes, potentially burn marks, scattered across the front of the shirt. The shirt is faded and stained, in many place. See photos for more details. Sold as-is. Feel free to reach out with any questions or to request more photos. Thanks!

Categories: Men

Specifications

All Returns AcceptedReturnsNotAccepted
PatternGraphic Print
Sleeve LengthShort Sleeve
NecklineCrew Neck
ColorWhite
MaterialCotton
Fabric TypeKnit
VintageYes
FitRegular
BrandUnbranded
Size TypeRegular
DepartmentUnisex Adults
TypeT-Shirt
Theme60s
FeaturesAll Seasons
Country/Region Of ManufactureUnited States

A nice touch is the graphic print that appears only on the back panel.

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