1765 Apparel Co · American-Made
Haec Est Victoria — This Is the Victory, Our Faith
Rome crowned its victors with laurel. St. John named a different victory: faith. “For whatsoever is born of God, overcometh the world: and this is the...
The Story Behind the Shirt
Rome crowned its victors with laurel. St. John named a different victory: faith. “For whatsoever is born of God, overcometh the world: and this is the victory which overcometh the world, our faith.” That is 1 John 5:4 in the Douay-Rheims; Haec est victoria is the Vulgate's Latin. Not strength, not numbers, not luck. Faith.
On the back: a plain cross glowing within a laurel wreath, a broken chain beneath it, over “HAEC EST VICTORIA.” in bold cream letters, then “THIS IS THE VICTORY, OUR FAITH.” and “1 JOHN 5:4.” in gold: the wreath won by the Cross, the chain snapped by it. On the chest: the original 1765 A Co. mark in our founder's own hand. More Christian shirts for men.
Built like a conviction: printed on the Bayside 5100 — 100% US-grown cotton, spun, knit, cut, and sewn on American soil, then printed to order in the USA. Dirt to shirt, no exceptions. Veteran-owned. Est. 1765.
- Dirt to ShirtCotton grown, spun, knit & sewn on American soil.
- Veteran-OwnedFounded by a combat veteran — a continuation of an oath.
- Printed to OrderPressed in the States when you order. Built to last.
★★★★★ 5.0 average from verified buyers
Great apparel and great message. I purchased two shirts with the Appeal to Heaven on them and both my husband and I love them.
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Size & Fit
Heavyweight Bayside 5100 — 6.1 oz, 100% U.S.-grown cotton, true dirt-to-shirt. Front & back print.
Fit: classic unisex cut that runs true to size. Prefer a relaxed, lived-in drape? Order one size up.
| Size | Chest width | Body length |
|---|---|---|
| S | 18 | 26 |
| M | 20 | 28 |
| L | 22 | 29 |
| XL | 24 | 30 |
| 2XL | 26 | 31 |
| 3XL | 28 | 32 |
Shipping & Returns
Made to order in the U.S. Production runs 5–11 business days, then 2–5 business days in transit — most orders arrive in about two weeks, and you get tracking the moment it ships. U.S. shipping starts at $5.96, calculated by weight at checkout, and is free on every order over $55. 30-day returns on unworn items — no restocking fee (customer covers return shipping).
Care
Machine wash cold, inside out. Tumble dry low. Do not iron directly on the print. Made to outlast a decade of wear.