Vendor:Americana Pipedream Apparel
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. 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
Pairs well with
Just tried it on. It fits well and is very comfortable!
5'10" 185 Ibs,40in-41in chest circumference, got a Large Regular and it fits pretty great with decent room for a t-shirt underneath.The brown gray color just matches with any pair of pants you throw on! Has 2 zippered chest pockets and 2 zippered arm pockets. Overall really one of the best modern mil surp shirts out there.
Overall great fit and quality. But the huge blue ink stain on the front left pocket is so large and apparent that it’s the first thing everyone notices. It’s upsetting to have paid full price for something like this, I’m sure there is a disclaimer somewhere about condition of issued clothing but still, this is too blatantly stained to not be substantially discounted.
The fit is perfect, I ordered Large, I’m 6’ 0” broad build. The quality is pretty good as well.
Calder,
Thanks for leaving a review! I'm sorry to hear that the product arrived with a large ink stain. We'll be reshipping you a replacement as soon as possible!
Best,
AP Team
Fits nice but not sure how this could be considered minor staining when it’s smack in the middle? I’ve bought from here many times before and haven’t encountered any defects to this degree so it was disappointing opening the package to see this.
I got a grade two with a busted out seam which I repaired and turns out I loved the shirt.
I figured I'd buy another to have so went for an issued instead of grade 2 to hopefully minimise damage as the video I saw advertising these shirts noted ink or stains like this would be considered grade 2.
I think it's fairly salvageable if I dye it so that's the next step.
Unfortunately that's not the case when I emailed them they advised it's normal for issued to have stains.
This video shows an ink blotch/stain similar to mine and marks it as a grade 2:
https://www.tiktok.com/@americana.pipedream/video/7643276855641918734
so i saw some dude who had my exact height and weight and said to order a large long to effectively size up, it is a bit long on my body but i got long legs vogue style, so a large long will in my experience comfortably fit a 170ish pound 5 foot 8-9ish person well. very durable feel, pretty breathable, super awesome
They put a sticker of speed in my box and then proceeded(noelle??) to give me the most goated box
Outstanding quality Field Shirt!
I am 6' and around 200 lbs and this fits small even for european surp. Not to mention the large (regular) says up to 6' 2" and I get that surp is always going to have some wiggle room, but almost all of my surp is large or the large equivalent. I have never had a large of any piece of surp fit this small.
The quality and careful design of most Austrian gear has quickly made it my go to, especially the Kaz 03 kit. Just got one of these in a random surplus grab bag and man, just like the pants, great quality, extremely comfortable and breathable, and a damn steal at $20. If you have Kaz 03 pants, pick up one of these. I expect to get a lot of use out of this shirt, as part of a full uniform and on it's own. Will be buying more Austrian gear, to be sure.
This jacket is the perfect shooting jacket 🔥. I ordered a small short and I’m 5’9” 160lbs it ran just a lil short. So I ordered medium regular and it fit perfectly.
Dude let me say the Austrians got it down proly the best mil shirt iv ever had and it was used i don't have enough pics to honestly don't justice and honestly you just gotta feel the quality from the tabs to zipper guards I can say I never got this quality even issued to me in the service AP please get the rest the austrian 75 and 03 in my sizes soon cant take all my money lol thanks again
Oh 5"10 190lbs
Fits good but id proly go large long if it was available that being said I think the design is to be a "shorter" style jacket im by no means complaining
I love my austrian shirt, used it to cosplay snake and use it at work too. Shirt was in mint condition and smelled like amilitary warehouse lovely
Great shirt and in really good condition, sizing is spot on!
Might be one of the best shirts I’ve ever bought. Keeps me dripped on and off the clock. Thanks AP 👍
To **** with Glocks, the Austrians have actually achieved perfection with this field shirt
Really dope field shirt. I'm about 6'4 165lbs and got the medium-long size and it fits very well. The quality as a whole on this is also great considering it really isn't that expensive. Also my girlfriend very much approves of it.
I bought this because I already had the lighter version, wanted a 2nd but my size was out of stock.
Since getting this one, I've worn it every day as a third layer over a t-shirt and long-sleeve shirt as a sort of thin jacket. Great for work or chores around the property. Convenient pockets.
Worn under my romanian coat, I'm quite warm tromping through the woods when it's below freezing at night.
Love this shirt and it goes well with the pants made of the same material I bought last year.
I went with my "typical" sizing - Medium/Regular and it's not going to work unfortunately.
Can you guys share what size Logan is wearing? I am the same dimensions and will probably exchange.
Besides that though, I'm a happy camper and the other items in my order are bang-on.
This shirt is great. The pockets are surprisingly huge such that I can comfortably fit my phone, wallet, keys, knife, and even a couple beer cans in there comfortably. It's both stylish & practical as a light jacket, having nice spots for velcro patches if you so prefer. The sleeves also are velcro around the wrist so you can really easily secure them at wrist length or elbow length. Fit is great for me at 5'10', 41" chest, 33" waist, 200lbs. I'm probably going to order a couple more so I can have them for a while.
Good field shirt. Recommend going a size up. They run a bit small for me even though the tag size is correct
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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