British Police Wool Sweater

Met Police Commando Jumper

This is the navy wool V-neck sweater worn by officers of London's Metropolitan Police, with the label carrying the force crest and the Uniform Services "Commando" designation. The commando-style jumper is a knit pullover with fabric patches at the shoulders and elbows to resist wear from straps, belts and leaning on surfaces. Officers wore it as a warm mid-layer under a jacket or on its own over a shirt. It suits collectors of British police and military uniform, reenactors, and anyone who wants a heavy wool jumper built to uniform standard.

Features

• Wool Knit Body — A dense ribbed wool knit holds warmth and still insulates when damp.
• V-Neck Collar — The V-neck sits cleanly over a collared shirt and tie, the way it was worn on duty.
• Fabric Shoulder Patches — Dark woven panels across both shoulders take the rub from bag straps, rifle slings and radio harnesses.
• Epaulette Loops — A fabric loop on each shoulder accepts rank slides, the sleeves that slip on to show rank or collar number.
• Reinforced Elbow Patches — Matching fabric panels on both elbows protect the knit where it wears fastest.
• Hook-And-Loop Chest Strip — A strip on the left chest takes a name tape or force patch, such as the Metropolitan Police patch shown in the photos.
• Upper Sleeve Panel — A fabric panel on the upper left sleeve adds reinforcement where kit and equipment rub.
• Ribbed Cuffs And Waist — Close-knit ribbing at the wrists and hem keeps the sweater snug and holds out drafts.

Issued To London's Police

Each sweater carries the Metropolitan Police crest on its Uniform Services label, along with a chest size in centimeters and a stock number, which marks it as genuine force-issue clothing. The cut and fittings follow the British commando pattern used across UK police and armed services, so it pairs naturally with other British uniform pieces. Sizes are labeled by chest measurement in centimeters, so check your chest size against the variant before ordering.