Battle of Kokoda Trail polo with pocket
Battle of Kokoda Trail polo with pocket
Battle of Kokoda Trail polo with pocket
Battle of Kokoda Trail polo with pocket

Battle of Kokoda Trail polo with pocket

$75.00 NZD

A modern polo inspired by the Kokoda campaign, honouring the courage, endurance, mateship and sacrifice that defined it. Thoughtful, story-led details bring this chapter of history into a design that carries real meaning. Read more →

Size
Size: XS
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The original memorial polo of Australia & New Zealand

The original memorial polo of Australia & New Zealand

Product Features

Ethically made, true-to-size unisex polo crafted from soft, moisture-wicking fabric with 100% recycled premium yarns. Featuring breathable Venta® CoolDry material and UPF50+ UV protection, it ensures comfort, sustainability, and long-lasting performance.

Specifications
  • True-to-size unisex fit
  • Short set-in sleeves
  • Extended back length for easy tucking in
  • Side-seamed with double-needle hem
  • Split detail on the sides
  • Self-fabric collar with a three-button placket
  • Active breathability with moisture management
  • Quick-drying fabric for all-day comfort
  • Fully sublimated design on Venta® CoolDry synthetic fabric
  • Fade-resistant colours for long-lasting wear
  • Wrinkle-resistant material that drapes well
  • Lightweight and durable construction
  • UPF 50+ sun protection
Fabric & Care

Thickness

Lightweight Heavyweight

Softness
Rough Super Soft

Breathability
Waterproof Breathable


For best care, machine wash gently in cold water, using a mild detergent, and avoid using bleach or fabric softeners.

Line dry out of direct sunlight, refrain from tumble drying to prevent shrinkage or fabric deterioration. If necessary, use a cool iron on the reverse side of the fabric to avoid damaging any prints or embellishments.

Avoid contact with rough surfaces or abrasive materials, as this may cause pilling or snags in the fabric. For long-term care, store the garment in a dry place and avoid prolonged exposure to direct heat or moisture.

Sustainability 🍃

Environmentally Responsible
Crafted from premium yarns made from recycled PET bottles, this polo is printed with advanced, high-quality, carcinogen-free inks. This ensures not only vibrant, lasting designs but also minimises harmful environmental impact throughout the printing process.

Sustainable Production
Tribute Collective is committed to sustainability by partnering with vetted local and international manufacturers. We produce limited quantities of each design, ensuring both exclusivity and preventing overproduction, which helps to reduce waste and minimise our environmental footprint.

Eco-Friendly Packaging
Our commitment to sustainability extends to our packaging, which is entirely plastic-free. We use kerbside-recyclable or home-compostable mailers to reduce landfill waste. All deliveries are managed by Australia Post, which actively supports carbon-offset projects aimed at reducing emissions and promoting a greener future.

About The Design

Scribed across the front and back of the Battle of the Kokoda Trail Polo are the words ‘courage’, ‘endurance’, ‘mateship’ and ‘sacrifice’, reflecting the defining qualities of Australian soldiers throughout the Kokoda campaign.

Following the fall of Singapore in February 1942, the Pacific War moved closer to Australia. Shortly before 10am on 19 February 1942, Darwin’s sky filled with 188 Japanese aircraft, bombing the harbour, wharf and moored ships, including the destroyer USS Peary, which sank with the loss of 88 lives. Japanese forces captured the village of Kokoda and its strategic airstrip, before advancing towards Port Moresby via the rugged Kokoda Trail through the Owen Stanley Range.

What followed was the Papua New Guinea campaign from July 1942 to January 1943. Australian troops fought through treacherous terrain and extreme conditions against a larger, well-prepared enemy. Often under-trained and unfamiliar with jungle warfare, they endured immense hardship. The campaign resulted in approximately 600 Australian soldiers killed, 1,600 wounded, and over 10,000 Japanese fatalities. In January 1943, Japanese resistance in Papua ceased, marking a pivotal moment in halting further advances towards Australia.

Since the Second World War, the terms Kokoda Trail and Kokoda Track have been used interchangeably to describe this significant chapter in history.

The hand-drawn design features Australian and Papua New Guinean flags, alongside aircraft such as the Douglas Dauntless and P-39 Airacobra, and a stylised map of the Kokoda Track. The green base reflects the tones and textures of military uniforms worn during the campaign.

Papuan stretcher bearers carried wounded Australian soldiers through dense jungle and across mountain streams to aid stations behind the lines. Their compassion and bravery earned them the enduring gratitude of Australian troops, who referred to them as ‘Fuzzy Wuzzy Angels’. This tribute is illustrated on the back of the garment.

On the front, an Australian soldier carries a wounded comrade, capturing the spirit of mateship and sacrifice that defined the campaign. The back also features a hand-drawn compass, symbolising the direction and journey of the Kokoda Trail.

We Will Remember Them

Tribute Collective is a proud Australian family-owned boutique brand that exists to honour Australian and New Zealand Army personnel who have served and sacrificed in wars, conflicts, and peacekeeping operations from the Boer War and beyond.

Read Our Story

Customers praised this commemorative polo for its "great quality" and meaningful design honoring Kokoda heroes. Shoppers appreciated the comfortable fit, durability over years, and accurate sizing. However, several noted the pocket is on the right side rather than traditional left, which some found unusual.

  • 5 stars: 33 (97%)
  • 4 stars: 1 (3%)
  • 3 stars: 0 (0%)
  • 2 stars: 0 (0%)
  • 1 star: 0 (0%)
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Colleen

My Husband loved his new Anzac Shirt. Thank you for getting it to him at short notice. I have bought shirts from Tribute before for him & he was always very happy with them.

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Darren K. (Brisbane, AU)

Great shirts for great cause, the only fault is pocket on the wrong side.

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Marisa A. (Adelaide, AU)
Kokoda Trail Polo

Exactly what I expected it to be. Very happy with product. Good quality & even better with a pocket

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Khan P. (Adelaide, AU)

Quick,easy

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Wayne T.

The shirt was great

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Paul V. (Adelaide, AU)

Battle of Kokoda Trail polo with pocket

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Brenda G. (Gladstone, AU)

Great shirt just too big

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K.M.

Great shirt … hubby will love it!

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Ray H. (Kangaroo Valley, AU)
fantastis shirt just that the pocket is on the wrong side other than that great love it

as above

So glad you love your shirt, Ray. We're considering changing the side that the pocket is on for future collections. :)

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barry j. (Perth, AU)
great shirts

now have 7 different shirts great quality some are now 4 or 5 years old still in good condition sizes are good 2xl is a 2xl not silly sizing

Thanks so much for taking the time to leave a review Baz. We appreciate your loyalty and support and so glad you love your shirts. :)

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Gary (Brisbane, AU)
Gary's Shirt

Thank you for such a great design for a shirt to honour our Heros of Kokoda, the only thing that could be done to make it even better would be to depict the Fuzzy Wuzzy Angles on it, without them we were lost.

Thank you for your review, Gary. You are absolutely right, they were angels and so we have depicted them on the back of the garment as stretcher bearers and have mentioned this also in the description of the design. :)

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Colin J. (Millendon, AU)
Prisoners of War

Hi yes received the shirt it's great beautiful. But i wish you had one for the pacific campaign and Burma railway and prisoners of war. Thank you . Colin.

Thank you for the positive feedback on your polo, Colin. I have put forward your suggestions for other remembrance designs to our design team. :)

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Bryan T.B. (Brisbane, AU)

Great shirt as always from you

Thank your for continued loyalty and support, Bryan. So glad you love our shirts. :)

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Stephen S. (Adelaide, AU)

Great looking shirt, I will wear it with pride

Great to hear, Stephen. Thank you for your review, we appreciate you taking the time. :)

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John M. (Harvey, AU)

Great polo, very impressed with the art work and quality of the shirt.

We love to hear feedback like this John. Thank you for your support. :)

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Patrick S. (Brisbane, AU)

Great, let me know when XL sizes are available

Thank you for your support Patrick. :)

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Bob B. (Melbourne, AU)

I am a vet and a patriot and will be wearing your shirt as often as possible

You are doing a great job

Thank you for the positive feedback, Bob. We appreciate your support and thank you humbly for your service.

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Bryce P. (East Devonport, AU)
Koorda polo

Like the top. Happy to support.

Thank you, Bryce! We appreciate your support.

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Brian S. (Sydney, AU)

Love the detail

Thanks, Brian! :) Great to hear.

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Donald E. (Brisbane, AU)
Excellent

Awesome job 👏 👍 🙌 👌

Thank you Donald! We appreciate your support.

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Kristy H. (Melbourne, AU)

Heroes of Kokoda polo with pocket

Thank you for your purchase, Kristy! We hope you love your polo.

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Mr E.H. (Sydney, AU)

Heroes of Kokoda polo with pocket

Thank you for your support, Edward. We hope you love your polo. :)

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Ian C. (Melbourne, AU)
great shirts

really good quality and well made shirts that i think will last a long time, they look great and are a perfect fit, could not be happier re:Ian.

We love to read reviews like this Ian... thank you for your support and your positive feedback. :)

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Bronwyn C. (Perth, AU)

My husband was very happy with his new shirts, always a great buy. Thanks

Glad to hear, Bronwyn. Thank you for taking the time to let us know. :)

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Keith B. (Brisbane, AU)

Heroes of Kokoda polo with pocket

Thank you for your purchase Keith. We appreciate your support. :)

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Russell W. (Brisbane, AU)

Could I ask why the Pocket is on the right side as apposed to the normal left side?
Very nice shirt thought!

Thank you for your review, Russell. We put the pocket on the right hand side of this polo so as not to interrupt the artwork or the logo on the left chest. We hope this doesn't cause too much inconvenience. :)

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Hayden S. (Sydney, AU)

Heroes of Kokoda polo with pocket

Thank you for your support, Hayden. We hope you're loving your Kokoda polo.

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KAZ D. (Brisbane, AU)
Kokoda

I purchased as a surprise for my husband . He’s never missed and Anzac dawn, even thru Covid we held candles on our driveway.
His dad serviced in Kokoda so it’s means a lot that he he now wear this shirt this years. Lovely quality and service . Every purchase I’ve made in the past has been to the same standard. Don’t hesitate in recommending . Thank you again .

Thank you for taking the time to let us know about your experience with our polos, Kaz. We appreciate your support + loyalty, but more importantly, your father in law's service in Kokoda.

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Kamala W. (Sydney, AU)
Awesome

I just love these shirts. My collection grows each year. True to size and comfortable to wear

Thank you for your loyalty, Kamala, we appreciate your support! :)

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moira h. (Sydney, AU)
Excellent

Excellent service ,. From the time of ordering , to delivery confirming me about delivery details the whole time
Thank you

Thank you for your review, Moira! We're so pleased that you're happy with our service. :)