Rare 1970s Motorcycle Club T-Shirt Single Stitch Skull Death Before Dishonor Dual-Sided Made in USA

A very cool and exceptionally rare original 1970s motorcycle club tee sourced from the USA. With a skeletal warrior with crossed daggers and the fierce motto “Death Before Dishonor,” this tee is all about the rebellious outlaw MC culture of the era. 

The back print  “Nuke The Dukes”  is typical of 70s-early 80s club rivalry tees, making this a highly collectible piece of authentic American biker history. True dual-sided prints from the era are scarce, and survival rates are extremely low due to heavy wear within the groups.

Screen-printed on a true vintage cotton tee with the soft, worn-in patina only time can produce. Single stitch and USA made. A piece I’m struggling to let go of. A truly rare find.

Condition 

Distressed vintage condition. The shirt shows multiple small holes scattered throughout due to age and wear (see close-up photos). No major tears, and the garment remains wearable. 

This level of wear is consistent with true 1970s pieces that saw real use.

Details:

• Authentic 1970s USA motorcycle club T-shirt
• Single stitch construction (sleeves and hem)
• Made in USA
• Rare dual-sided graphic
• “Death Before Dishonor” front
• “Nuke The Dukes” back
• Soft true-vintage cotton
• Black/charcoal fade appropriate for age
• Sourced in the United States
• Highly collectible example of biker history

A rare surviving example of original 1970s motorcycle club apparel, increasingly difficult to find, especially with this graphic. This is the kind of piece normally found in private collections, not on the open market. This piece comes from my own private collection and I am now reluctantly parting with it. 

Size: Labelled L but is snug on the mannequin. Closer to a M. Please refer to measurements for best fit.

 Measurements 

Chest- 47 cm (unstretched)

Shoulder- 45 cm

Sleeve- 20 cm

Length- 65 cm

This t-shirt has been professionally cleaned and pressed.

Returns are always welcome.