Spanish Army Officer Commando Sweater

Spanish Army Commando Knit

This is the officer's commando sweater issued by the Spanish Army, a heavy crew-neck pullover meant to be worn over a shirt in cold, windy weather. The dense wool knit holds warmth, and fabric reinforcement at the shoulders and elbows takes the rub from pack straps, rifle slings and leaning on hard surfaces. It suits anyone who wants a real military sweater for fall, winter and spring, as well as collectors and reenactors building a Spanish kit.

Features

• Heavy Wool Knit — A tight, heavy weave traps body heat and cuts the wind better than a loose fashion knit.
• Reinforced Shoulder Patches — Woven fabric panels cover both shoulders where straps and slings would otherwise wear through the knit.
• Reinforced Elbows — Fabric patches at the elbows protect the area that takes the most abrasion in daily wear.
• Shoulder Epaulettes — Fabric straps on each shoulder are the traditional place to slide on rank slides, as on the issued garment.
• Sleeve Pen Pocket — A flat pocket on the upper left sleeve keeps pens within reach without needing a chest pocket.
• Spanish Flag On Sleeve — The red and gold national flag sits on the upper left arm, marking the sweater's Spanish Army origin.
• Crew Neck — The round collar sits close at the neck and layers neatly over a shirt or under a field jacket.
• Rib-Knit Cuffs And Waistband — Stretchy ribbing at the wrists and hem closes out drafts and keeps the sweater in place.
• Fitted Commando Cut — A slightly fitted body follows the classic commando sweater pattern rather than a boxy pullover shape.

Spanish Issue Specification

The sweater was made in Spain to Spanish military specification, in the green-grey shade worn with the army's service uniform. Because it is original government-issue kit, the knit weight, reinforcement panels and sleeve flag are exactly as the army ordered them. That provenance is what separates it from the many commercial commando sweaters sold under a military look.