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Gengis Khan, Mongol Empire — 1162–1227. Born Temüjin, he lost his father at around nine years old and his family was abandoned by its clan. He endured years of deprivation and a period of captivity. Proclaimed Gengis Khan in 1206, he promoted commanders on merit rather than birth; several of his finest generals came from defeated clans.

This is the situation carried by the Gengis Khan capsule from the CULTURE OF WAR collection: not a tribute, but a mirror. The piece bears the inscription “RIEN NE RÉSISTE À CELUI QUI NE S'ARRÊTE JAMAIS”, the capsule's motto.

Short-cut fight shorts with full brown sublimation print, patterned side panels and a portrait on the back. Quick-drying 125 g/m² technical fabric made from 97% polyester and 3% elastane. Flat elastic waistband with internal drawcord, reinforced crotch seams and side slits for unrestricted leg movement. No pockets, zips or metal components. Suitable for no-gi and grappling. Men’s cut, sizes S to 2XL.

Source for the historical account: The Secret History of the Mongols, the principal Mongol source, written shortly after his death.