Youth Army Ivy Soldier Jersey — Kids’ Sizes for Army-Navy
On Saturday, December 12, Army plays Navy in the biggest game of their year — and this time the Black Knights are wearing bright green camo. It is a special uniform with a real story behind it, and Nike made a youth version of the jersey for young Army fans.
The youth Ivy Soldier jersey comes in Youth S, M, L and XL. It matches the jersey the team wears onto the field, right down to the words “IVY SOLDIER” across the back where a player’s name usually goes.
The Youth Ivy Soldier Jersey
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The jersey is $94.99 at Fanatics and it is a new arrival for the Army-Navy game. The green camo, the IV on the helmet, and the ivy leaves all honor one famous Army division — more on them below.
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Youth Sizes, Explained for Parents
Youth jersey sizes are letter sizes, and they roughly line up with kids’ clothing sizes:
- Youth S — about a kids’ size 8
- Youth M — about a kids’ 10/12
- Youth L — about a kids’ 14/16
- Youth XL — about a kids’ 18/20, the biggest youth size before adult S
Between sizes? Size up. Kids wear jerseys over hoodies at cold December games, and a little growing room means the jersey still fits next season. The product page carries the exact size chart — a quick chest measurement settles any close call.
What Is an Ivy Soldier?
The “Ivy Soldiers” are the soldiers of the Army’s 4th Infantry Division. Their patch has four ivy leaves on it — a picture-pun on IV, the Roman numeral for 4. Their motto is “Steadfast and Loyal,” which means they do not quit and they stick together.
Ivy Soldiers have served America since World War I. They landed on Utah Beach on D-Day, the biggest battle day of World War II, and 25 of them have earned the Medal of Honor, the highest award a soldier can get.
Every year Army honors a different division with the uniform it wears against Navy. This year it is the Ivy Soldiers’ turn — that is why the jersey is the green of an ivy-covered forest, and why it says IVY SOLDIER on the back.
Fun Facts for Young Army Fans
The Army-Navy game has been played since 1890, and the whole country watches it. This year’s game is Saturday, December 12 — one of the best football days of the year to watch with your family.
Look for the number 4 hiding in the design on game day: IV is on the helmet, four ivy leaves are in the patch, and the nameplate says IVY SOLDIER. It is like a puzzle built into the uniform.
Military families may also like our kids Salute to Service page, and grown-ups wear the same Ivy Soldier design — the adult Ivy Soldier jersey page covers sizes S through 3XL.
Questions Parents Ask
Is this the same jersey the Army team wears?
It is the youth replica of the same design — same camo, same markings, made by Nike for fans. The team’s own jerseys are built for players wearing pads; this one is built for kids watching, cheering and playing in the yard.
What if my child is between youth and adult sizes?
Youth XL (about 18/20) is the top of the youth run. A bigger kid can move up to the adult version in size S — the adult page linked above has the full story and all six adult sizes.
When should we order for the game?
The game is December 12, and special Army-Navy jerseys get harder to find as game day gets close. Ordering in November leaves plenty of time for the jersey to arrive and be tried on before kickoff.