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Militia Christi — Chi-Rho
Militia Christi — Chi-Rho Before a single Christian army ever marched, there was a sign. In 312, on the eve of battle, Constantine looked up and...
The Story Behind the Shirt
Militia Christi — Chi-Rho
Before a single Christian army ever marched, there was a sign. In 312, on the eve of battle, Constantine looked up and saw it — the Chi-Rho, the first two letters of Christ's name locked into one mark — and with it the words In hoc signo vinces: in this sign, conquer. He painted it on every shield. He won. For seventeen centuries since, the soldiers of Christ have marched under the same standard. This back-print raises it again: the Chi-Rho blazing in full radiance over two words that have never softened — Militia Christi, the Soldiers of Christ — carried forward under 1765, and rooted long before it.
The Sign You March Under
A soldier needs a standard — something to rally to, something to stand under, something that tells the enemy whose side of the field he's on. For the Church Militant, that standard has always been the Chi-Rho. Not a slogan. Not a logo. The monogram of the King Himself. To wear it is to plant your colors before the fight starts: you belong to Christ, you march under His name, and you expect — in this sign — to win. The light behind it isn't decoration. It's the radiance Constantine saw. It still hasn't gone out.
Built on the Bayside 5100
Printed on the Bayside 5100 — a 6.1 oz, 100% pre-shrunk cotton heavyweight tee, made in the USA. Shoulder-to-shoulder taping, double-needle hems, full cut. A substantial American-made shirt built to take a beating and hold its shape wash after wash, not a thin promotional blank. You'll feel the difference the first time you put it on.
From the 1765 Family
Designed by 1765 Apparel Co. in partnership with 1765 Sanctum Co. — built to arm Catholic men to live the faith out loud. Altar. Arms. Allegiance. In this sign, conquer.
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- 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.
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 and shipped from the U.S., typically within 5–7 business days. Free U.S. shipping 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.