1765 Apparel Co · American-Made
Viriliter Agite — Act Manfully, Be Strong
St. Paul's closing charge to Corinth: four orders, no wasted words. “Vigilate, state in fide, viriliter agite, et confortamini” — watch, stand fast in the faith,...
The Story Behind the Shirt
St. Paul's closing charge to Corinth: four orders, no wasted words. “Vigilate, state in fide, viriliter agite, et confortamini” — watch, stand fast in the faith, act manfully, be strengthened (1 Corinthians 16:13 in the Vulgate); the Psalms give the same “viriliter agite” to all who hope in the Lord (Psalm 30:25). Then the very next verse keeps it honest: “Let all your things be done in charity.” Strength under orders, spent on others — that is the manhood Scripture asks for.
On the back: a bare forearm in fine engraving, sleeve rolled back, the fist locked around a plain wooden cross, gold rays breaking behind it, over “VIRILITER AGITE” and “ACT MANFULLY, BE STRONG.” On the chest: the original 1765 A Co. mark in our founder's own hand. More from The Sanctum.
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.
Charlotte B., verified buyerSoft material, quality construction and great logo. Love everything about this shirt.
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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.