{"product_id":"cvltvs-honor-virtvs-victory-hoodie","title":"CVLTVS HONOR VIRTVS Victory Hoodie — Eagle \u0026 Wolf Winged Victories","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eTHE EDICT: PRODUCT OVERVIEW\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe \u003cb\u003eCVLTVS HONOR VIRTVS Victory Hoodie\u003c\/b\u003e carries the winged Victories of the CVLTVS HONOR VIRTVS collection by \u003cb\u003eRaf The Might\u003c\/b\u003e, the artist behind work for Slayer, Behemoth, Ozzy Osbourne and Lamb of God. \u003cb\u003eIRON IMPERIVM\u003c\/b\u003e is embroidered in white across the chest and \u003cb\u003eCVLTVS HONOR VIRTVS\u003c\/b\u003e on the right cuff. Down the back, IRON IMPERIVM in tall vertical letters between two winged Victories, one eagle-headed, one wolf-headed. Made to order in Black. \u003cb\u003eAncient Roots, Modern Defiance. Dare. Prevail.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c!-- Read More Section Starts Here --\u003e \u003cdetails class=\"product-description-details\" id=\"productDetails\"\u003e \u003csummary class=\"read-more-summary\" id=\"readMoreSummary\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"summary-text\" id=\"summaryText\"\u003eENTER THE ARENA - READ MORE\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"summary-icon\"\u003e▼\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"collapsible-content\"\u003e \u003ch2\u003eCULTURE, VIRTUE, HONOUR\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCVLTVS\u003c\/b\u003e is not \"cult\". It is the Latin \u003ci\u003ecultus\u003c\/i\u003e, from \u003ci\u003ecolere\u003c\/i\u003e: to till, to tend, to train. It is culture: what you tend every day. \u003cb\u003eVIRTVS\u003c\/b\u003e, from \u003ci\u003evir\u003c\/i\u003e, was courage proven under pressure. \u003cb\u003eHONOR\u003c\/b\u003e is what that courage earns. Rome raised temples to Honos and Virtus side by side outside the Porta Capena. Culture first, virtue built on it, honour earned through it. The three words ride on your right wrist, where the work is done.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eTHE EMBROIDERY: FRONT AND CUFF\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIRON IMPERIVM\u003c\/b\u003e is embroidered in white across the chest, in the V-for-U capitals of Roman inscriptions. On the right cuff, \u003cb\u003eCVLTVS HONOR VIRTVS\u003c\/b\u003e is stitched in white on three lines. Thread, not print: raised, textured and built to last.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eTHE VICTORIES: BACK\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eNike to the Greeks, Victoria to Rome: the goddess who crowns the victor. Rome set her in pairs on its triumphal arches, and after Actium Augustus placed her statue in the Senate house. Both figures take the pose of the Winged Victory of Samothrace, the marble Nike alighting on a ship's prow that stands headless in the Louvre. Raf The Might gives each one the head of a Roman standard.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe eagle.\u003c\/b\u003e The \u003ci\u003eaquila\u003c\/i\u003e, bird of Jupiter. Pliny records that Gaius Marius made the eagle the sole standard of every legion. To lose it in battle was the deepest disgrace a legion could suffer.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe wolf.\u003c\/b\u003e Sacred to Mars, the she-wolf who nursed Romulus and Remus in the Lupercal. Before Marius, the wolf marched beside the eagle as one of the legion's five standards. Here they rise again side by side: two standards, two Victories.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat is carried on the garment:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eIRON IMPERIVM\u003c\/b\u003e: front, embroidered in white\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCVLTVS HONOR VIRTVS\u003c\/b\u003e: right cuff, embroidered in white on three lines\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eIRON IMPERIVM\u003c\/b\u003e: back, vertical down the spine\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eEagle-headed winged Victory\u003c\/b\u003e: back, the \u003ci\u003eaquila\u003c\/i\u003e of Jupiter\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWolf-headed winged Victory\u003c\/b\u003e: back, the wolf of Mars\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eDesigned by \u003cb\u003eRaf The Might\u003c\/b\u003e, working out of the heavy metal underground rather than a stock graphics library. The full story of every symbol is on the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ironimperium.com\/products\/cvltvs-honor-virtvs-organic-tee\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCVLTVS HONOR VIRTVS Tee\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eTECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e100% cotton face\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e65% ring-spun cotton, 35% polyester\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFront pouch pocket\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSelf-fabric patch on the back\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMatching flat drawstrings\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e3-panel hood\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEmbroidery: IRON IMPERIVM on the chest, CVLTVS HONOR VIRTVS on the right cuff, both in white thread\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBack print: IRON IMPERIVM vertical down the spine between eagle-headed and wolf-headed winged Victories\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eColour: Black\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSizes: XS–4XL\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eArtwork by Raf The Might\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch2\u003eWORN\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe walk to the gym and the walk home, the cold queue outside the venue, the long night at the Fest. Cotton face, ring-spun cotton and polyester body, a 3-panel hood and a pouch pocket for the road.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eTACTICAL SIZING NOTE\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis hoodie runs small.\u003c\/b\u003e Order one size larger than your usual size for the intended fit, or two sizes up for an oversized drop. Full measurements are in the size guide beside the size selector.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003ePRODUCT CARE\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eMachine wash cold, inside out, with similar colours. Do not bleach. Hang-dry or tumble dry low. Do not iron over the embroidery or the print. Do not dry clean.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat is on the design?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFront: IRON IMPERIVM, embroidered in white. Right cuff: CVLTVS HONOR VIRTVS, embroidered in white. Back: IRON IMPERIVM vertically down the spine between two winged Victories, one eagle-headed and one wolf-headed, printed.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs the lettering printed or embroidered?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEmbroidered. IRON IMPERIVM on the chest and CVLTVS HONOR VIRTVS on the right cuff are stitched in white thread; the back artwork is printed.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat does CVLTVS HONOR VIRTVS mean?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCulture, honour, virtue. CVLTVS is the Latin \u003ci\u003ecultus\u003c\/i\u003e, what you tend and train every day; it is the root of \"culture\", not \"cult\". VIRTVS is courage, HONOR is what it earns. The V replaces U as on Roman inscriptions.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow should I size it?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt runs small: order one size larger than your usual size, or two sizes up for an oversized fit.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow long until it arrives?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEvery piece is made to order. Allow 3–10 business days depending on region.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eMADE TO ORDER. NEVER IN BULK.\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eYour hoodie is embroidered, printed and finished the moment you order it. Nothing sits in a warehouse, nothing is overproduced, nothing is destroyed unsold. That is why it takes a little longer to reach you, and why we would rather it did. Thank you for making a thoughtful purchasing decision.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eTACTICAL PAIRING\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eCarry the Victories, or the faun crest instead on the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ironimperium.com\/products\/cvltvs-honor-virtvs-faun-hoodie\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCVLTVS HONOR VIRTVS Faun Hoodie\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. Underneath, the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ironimperium.com\/products\/cvltvs-honor-virtvs-organic-tee\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCVLTVS HONOR VIRTVS Tee\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eREAD THE CODE\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe three words, one at a time: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ironimperium.com\/blogs\/news\/what-does-cultus-mean-latin\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCVLTVS: Not a Cult, a Culture\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ironimperium.com\/blogs\/news\/what-does-virtus-mean-roman-virtue\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVIRTVS: What Roman Virtue Really Meant\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ironimperium.com\/blogs\/news\/ancient-warrior-honour-battle\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHONOR: How Honour Was Earned in Battle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/details\u003e \u003c!-- Read More Section Ends Here --\u003e \u003cstyle\u003e .product-description-details { margin: 20px 0; } .read-more-summary { cursor: pointer; color: #770F00; font-weight: 700; font-size: 16px; letter-spacing: 0.5px; list-style: none; padding: 15px 0; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; user-select: none; transition: color 0.3s ease; } .read-more-summary:hover { color: #550B00; } .read-more-summary::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; } .read-more-summary::marker { display: none; } .summary-icon { display: inline-block; transition: transform 0.3s ease; font-size: 12px; color: #770F00; } details[open] .summary-icon { transform: rotate(180deg); } .collapsible-content { animation: fadeIn 0.4s ease; padding-top: 10px; } @keyframes fadeIn { from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(-10px); } to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); } } .collapsible-content h2 { margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px; } .collapsible-content h3 { margin-top: 15px; margin-bottom: 10px; } .collapsible-content ul { margin: 10px 0; padding-left: 20px; } .collapsible-content p { margin: 10px 0; line-height: 1.6; } \u003c\/style\u003e","brand":"Iron Imperium","offers":[{"title":"XS","offer_id":60332122308992,"sku":"3799418_53488","price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"S","offer_id":60332122341760,"sku":"3799418_10779","price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"M","offer_id":60332122374528,"sku":"3799418_10780","price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"L","offer_id":60332122407296,"sku":"3799418_10781","price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"XL","offer_id":60332122440064,"sku":"3799418_10782","price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"2XL","offer_id":60332122472832,"sku":"3799418_10783","price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"3XL","offer_id":60332122505600,"sku":"3799418_13416","price":51.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"4XL","offer_id":60332122538368,"sku":"3799418_53493","price":52.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0347\/9470\/0933\/files\/cvltvs-victory-hoodie-black-back.jpg?v=1793962129","url":"https:\/\/ironimperium.com\/products\/cvltvs-honor-virtvs-victory-hoodie","provider":"Iron Imperium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}