US Army WW2 Sleeveless Sweater 1940 V Neck Knitted Tank Top

1940's "V" neck tank top, officially called "Sweater, Sleeveless" by the US Army.

These where issued by the US Army in WW2 and where generally worn over the wool shirt as an extra layer. Various styles of the sleeveless sweater can be seen being worn in WW2 as they were also made by the Red Cross with slightly different designs. These sweaters are made to the US Army design.

Popular knitted tank top jumper that was worn by the US Army in WW2. These replica knitted jumpers made in the correct WW2 weave and colours.

American WW2 Sleeveless Sweater wool jumper by Kay Canvas features:

• "V" Neck.
• Correct weave.
• Wide waist band.
• Stretch fit for the correct close fitting look.
• OD green colour same as the original wartime issue.
• 50% wool 50% acrylic.
• Period looking label in the back of the neck.
• Made by Kay Canvas. 

Officially called "Sleeveless Sweater".

Worn by soldiers in all the branches of service in WW2 including, Infantry, Airborne and Armoured. A sleeveless sweater was worn by Pvt Upham in the film Saving Private Ryan.

Model is wearing a size medium sleeveless jumper and he has a 40" chest, the sweaters are designed to stretch so they are a snug fit, the war time ones are not a loose baggy look.