I Am Looking for a Proper Commando Sweater

[Jack Daw]

Back to the Army Navy Surplus I went not too long ago and bought myself an army commando sweater. I think these close-fitting sweaters with the shoulder and elbow patches look great with the kilt. BUT, it has a crew neck and not a V-neck. I still intend to keep the crew neck, but I'd like to get a V-neck version so that I can wear a collared shirt and tie under it. Well, I'm not having any luck finding one anywhere. The only V-neck commando sweater I can find on the 'net are police sweaters, but I don't want the badge patch. Can anyone help?

[davedove]

This place has some:

http://www.soldiercity.com/

Do a search for sweater and it will show some v-neck ones of different colors.

[Pleater]

Do you know anyone with a knitting machine?

As long as they can find the right yarn you can make just about anything. A pattern for the fabric patches can be taken off the one you have, as well as a rough guide for sizing and shaping.

Though I don't think that the original military design comes in a vee neck version, I have only seen civillian ones.

I have one I bought that the moths have made merry with, so I must salvage the patches from it and knit new bits for them. In something mothproofed.

[James MacMillan]

I did a google for "wooly pully +v-neck" and came up with hundreds of places.

Try that.

[BoldHighlander]

I found this one that might work for you. From the photo it does not appear to have the badge tab on the chest.

http://www.bearuniform.com/index.asp...ROD&ProdID=278

Detailed Description
-High-performance 70/30 Pil-trol blend of Mansanto S-63 low pill fiber and long-staple wool.
-Machine washable and machine dryable
-V-Neck Commando Style
-Rugged and warm 2X2 rib knit
-Color-matched fabric shoulder and elbow patches

Happy Hunting!

[tricam]

I have three L.L. Bean Commando Sweaters and love them all.

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[Riverkilt]

www.Orvis.com has V neck button 'mechanics' sweaters in cotton. Full size range, four colors. Similar.

www.sportsmansguide.com has 100% wool British commando sweaters in bluegray up to size large for $13 in a v neck. Their #AX8M-124414X

Ron

[auld argonian]

I have the LL Bean Commando and it's great. Problem is that by this time of year they're sold out in the most popular sizes and colors. Check the website and se what's available. Acrylic commando sweaters were going for $29 at my local surplus joint (new) and the Beans were like $39 for wool...no contest.

Best

AA

[druid]

Dick's Sporting Goods store...$25...

[Jack Daw]

This place has some:

http://www.soldiercity.com/

Do a search for sweater and it will show some v-neck ones of different colors.

Thanks, davedove. I've seen this site before; these V-necks have a badge tab.