Spanish Army Infantry Commando Sweater

Spanish Commando Sweater

This is the Spanish Army's infantry commando sweater, a crew-neck knit pullover issued as a warm mid-layer under a field jacket or worn on its own around camp and barracks. It is knitted from a wool and cotton blend in a deep green and has woven fabric panels over the shoulders, where sling and pack straps do the most rubbing. It suits anyone who wants a proper cold-weather layer built to a military pattern, as well as collectors and reenactors putting together Spanish kit.

Features

• Wool And Cotton Knit — The wool holds warmth in cold, damp weather, and the cotton softens the feel against the skin.
• Ribbed Crew Neck — A close round neckline sits neatly under a collared shirt or jacket and keeps drafts out.
• Reinforced Shoulder Patches — Woven fabric panels cover both shoulders to protect the knit from rifle slings and pack straps.
• Epaulettes — Buttoned shoulder straps on each side are the traditional place to slide on rank insignia.
• Sleeve Pen Pocket — A fabric pocket on the left upper arm has divided slots for pens or a small marker.
• Spanish Flag Patch — A red and yellow national flag sits on the left shoulder, identifying the issuing country at a glance.
• Ribbed Cuffs And Waistband — Deep rib-knit bands at the wrists and hem hold their shape and trap warm air.
• Genuine Spanish Army Issue — An original government-issued garment, not a commercial copy of the military style.

Issued Spanish Knitwear

The commando sweater pattern of crew neck, shoulder reinforcements and epaulettes has been standard military knitwear across Europe for decades, and the Spanish version adds a sleeve pen pocket and national flag. Because it was made to an army specification, the knit is dense and the fabric panels are stitched down firmly at the edges. Layer it over a T-shirt or uniform shirt and under a field jacket for cold-weather wear.