Shackleton's men Wanted Advert: 
Honour and Recognition – Polar Expedition Series
Few words have ever carried more weight.
“Men wanted for hazardous journey…”
No promise of comfort.
No guarantee of return.
Only honour and recognition in case of success.
This design features a faithful, typographic rendering of the legendary recruitment notice that helped shape one of the greatest survival stories in exploration history. No modern embellishment. No reinterpretation. Just the words, as stark and uncompromising as the journey itself.
It epitomises the Polar Expedition Series by honouring not just Shackleton, but the spirit behind every man who stepped forward knowing exactly what was being asked of him.
A square Vintage Antarctica expedition mark sits on the right sleeve.
Printed on a premium unisex garment in field-inspired colours, this is not just a graphic —
It is a statement of character.
Some people wear inspiration.
Others answer it.
Why It Belongs in Your Kit:
One of history’s most iconic exploration texts (whether real or not!)
A tribute to courage, commitment and sacrifice
Men Wanted for hazardous journey, small wages. bitter cold, long months of complete darkness, constant danger, safe return doubtful, honour and recognition in case of success.
 
EU representative: Vintage Antarctica Ltd, Hello@VintageAntarctica.com, WLS, GB
Product information: Gildan 64000, 2 year warranty in EU and Northern Ireland as per Directive 1999/44/EC
Warnings, Hazard: For adults, Made in Bangladesh
Care instructions: Machine wash: warm (max 40C or 105F), Do not bleach, Tumble dry: low heat, Iron, steam or dry: low heat, Do not dryclean