🎳 Vintage 1970s 🎳 USAF Bowling Shirt Size L

Vintage 1970s USAF Germany Souvenir Bowling Shirt – Heidelberg – Embroidery – Near Mint Fresh from storage and in incredible condition – this is a true Cold War–era military souvenir shirt made for U.S. Air Force personnel stationed in Germany during the 1970s. * Era & Origin: Early–mid 1970s, made in Germany (tag matches other period “Smoky Bowling-Shirt” examples). * Design: Deep blue body with bold chainstitch embroidery across the back: a classic German figure in traditional dress, perched on a bowling ball, stein in hand, with Heidelberg Germany proudly stitched above. * Front Details: Chest features the serviceman’s last name in script; pocket reads Al. * Condition: Almost perfect. Colors remain vivid, embroidery is crisp, and fabric shows no signs of wear. Tiny piece of original newspaper packing was still tucked in a fold when found (see pics) suggesting it was never worn. * Size: Large would fit like a modern large * Provenance: Likely purchased as a base souvenir or team shirt for USAF personnel stationed in Germany during the Cold War era. These shirts are highly collectible for their crossover appeal: U.S. military history, vintage bowling culture, and Cold War–era souvenir embroidery. Keywords: 70s USAF souvenir shirt, Heidelberg Germany, chainstitch embroidery, Smoky Bowling Shirt, military bowling league, Cold War, tour souvenir, vintage bowling shirt.