Issued Austrian KAZ 03 Field Shirt
Description
These shirts are in issued condition and may show signs of previous use, including light fading, minor staining, or official stampings. All functional hardware (buttons, zippers, and velcro cuffs) will be intact and operational. Austrian military sizing does not correspond to standard US sizing. Please consult our Sizing & Condition Guide at the bottom of this listing before ordering.
The KAZ 03 & the Austrian Bundesheer
The Kampfanzug 03, or KAZ 03, is the standard field shirt of the Austrian Bundesheer, introduced in 2003 as a comprehensive update to the KAZ 75 that had served Austrian soldiers since 1975. The KAZ 75 had roots in post-war American uniform designs; the KAZ 03 was a genuine overhaul from the fabric out. The new shirt moved to a ripstop weave, improved breathability, and better moisture resistance throughout.
What the Austrian Army chose to keep was the color: RAL 7013, officially designated Braungrau (Brown-Grey), a shade that has defined Bundesheer dress since the Cold War. It was selected for its performance in both the visible and infrared spectra, which explains why Austrian military equipment at every level shares the same reference color. The KAZ 03 served the Bundesheer for roughly two decades before being phased out in favor of a new camouflage pattern starting around 2019. These shirts are no longer in production.
Construction
The shirt is built from a polyester-cotton ripstop blend that resists tearing while staying lightweight and breathable. Reinforced elbows protect the points most likely to wear through in field use.
The button-up front is clean and secure, and the cuffs adjust via velcro or button depending on production run.
Three zippered pockets (two on the chest, one on the left sleeve) provide quick-access carry without adding bulk. Velcro panels on the sleeves were designed to accept unit insignia, and remain a practical feature for anyone who wants a spot for patches.
In the Field
Outside the barracks, the KAZ 03 has earned a following as a warm-weather hiking and trail shirt, where the ripstop construction handles brush and pack abrasion without snagging.
The practical pocket layout, particularly the sleeve pocket, appeals to cyclists and day hikers who want accessible carry without a chest rig. The RAL 7013 colorway reads as a muted, versatile olive-tan in most lighting conditions, which is why the shirt transitions naturally from trail use to everyday wear with jeans or work trousers.
The ripstop construction and three-pocket layout would cost considerably more in a comparable purpose-built civilian outdoor shirt.
Sizing & Fit
Austrian military sizing uses a combined chest circumference and height measurement that does not correspond to standard US sizing. Please use the Sizing & Condition Guide at the bottom of this page before selecting a size. These shirts fit with some room in the body, which makes them comfortable for layering, but may require sizing down if you prefer a trimmer fit.
The Short & Sweet
- Austrian Bundesheer issue, Kampfanzug 03 (KAZ 03) system
- RAL 7013 Braungrau colorway
- Polyester-cotton ripstop construction
- Reinforced elbows
- Button-up front closure
- Adjustable velcro or button cuffs
- Two zippered chest pockets, one zippered left-arm pocket
- Velcro sleeve panels for patches
- Issued condition
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Curious About Sizing?
Given the massive variety of clothing we carry, a standard sizing guide is incredibly helpful for customers seeking the best fit.
Please understand that surplus varies widely in fit and cut and this sizing chart is general advice rather than tailor-level fitting.
Nearly every military has different sizing charts and schemes, which is why we've taken the time to put together this brief tutorial.
Jacket & Shirt Sizing
In absence of an established military size chart, we measure each jacket or shirt from armpit to armpit to get a rough idea of how it fits. If a garment is between sizes, we mark it one size down. For example, if a shirt measures 19.75" from pit to pit, it is marked as a small rather than medium.
To measure pit to pit, close up your shirt or jacket and measure from armpit to armpit.
This is our measurement guide that we use to measure garments without an existing military size chart:
14"-15" PtP = XXS
16-17" PtP = Extra Small
18"-19" PtP = Small
20-21" PtP = Medium
22-23" PtP = Large
24-25" PtP = Extra Large
26-27" PtP = XXL
28-29" PtP = 3XL
Pant Sizing
We typically convert pants to US waist and inseam sizes. If a pair of pants is between sizes, we mark it one size down. For example, if a pair of pants measures as a 33 waist, it is marked as a 32 waist.
To take these measurements we lay a pair of pants flat on the ground. We then measure across the waist and double the measurement. For example, if a pair of pants measures 16" across the waist it will fit a US 32 waist.
To determine inseam we measure from the crotch seam to the bottom of the cuff. For example, it a pair of pants measures 30" from the crotch seam to the bottom of the cuff we will list it as a 30 inseam or 30L.
Surplus Condition Guide
- Unissued
- These items are brand new. They may sometimes exhibit signs of storage. They may be new in their original factory packaging, but most times will not be.
- Issued; Good / Issued
- These items are in issued/used condition but are fully functional. This grade of surplus item may also exhibit signs of use such as stampings, small stains or general dirtiness.
- Issued items will not have missing or broken buttons, zippers or be missing any functional components unless noted as such in the product description. Any items you purchase that are marked as "Issued; Good" but exhibit these defects will be replaced free of charge by Americana Pipedream.
- Grade 2
- These items are in issued/used condition but have defects that impede function. This may include missing buttons, broken zippers, holes and tears. They may also be missing components.
- This is the lowest grade of surplus item that we carry and they are not eligible for returns or exchanges due to condition.
Prop 65 Warning
All products that are NOT INTENDED FOR CONSUMPTION OR NOT FOOD PRODUCTS fall under this warning:
“WARNING: This product contains a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer.” WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including arsenic, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.”
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Issued Austrian KAZ 03 Field Shirt
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