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Motolegends Woollen Rollneck in airforce blue Product Information
When the war broke out in 1939, it quickly became apparent that there was a shortage of basic issue clothing for all branches of the services. And that some of it was simply not up to the job. A little more than a year after the commencement of hostilities, a set of guidelines, called the Warnorm, was issued so that volunteer groups could hand-knit sweaters, jumpers, and other woollen essentials for the armed forces. Women's groups, knitting Circles, Comforts Committees, and even schoolchildren, were encouraged to do their part for the war effort.
The sweaters were supplied to all branches of the military; the Army, the Navy, and the RAF.
We have recreated these jumpers as faithfully as we could, using five-ply wool, to the original pattern. Although we have to report that our version is not hand-knitted by schoolchildren. Or indeed by any other groups! This roll neck sweater replicates the one knitted by the Royal Air Force Comforts Committee.
It is estimated that tens of thousands of volunteers made their contribution to the war in this way. They were issued with official instruction books, and the wool was supplied at no cost by the government. The only reward was a badge or certificate. And a sense of having done something to support our boys. Today, original 'Warnorm' jumpers and sweaters are highly sought after by collectors, but after the conflict came to an end, they became a much coveted, albeit relatively inexpensive, means for motorcyclists to protect themselves from the elements. Quite unlike many of the submariner jumpers that are available today, our jumpers are pretty authentic and accurate replicas of the knitwear used by soldiers, airmen and sailors during the war. And by many motorcyclists in the era that followed.
The sweaters were supplied to all branches of the military; the Army, the Navy, and the RAF.
We have recreated these jumpers as faithfully as we could, using five-ply wool, to the original pattern. Although we have to report that our version is not hand-knitted by schoolchildren. Or indeed by any other groups! This roll neck sweater replicates the one knitted by the Royal Air Force Comforts Committee.
It is estimated that tens of thousands of volunteers made their contribution to the war in this way. They were issued with official instruction books, and the wool was supplied at no cost by the government. The only reward was a badge or certificate. And a sense of having done something to support our boys. Today, original 'Warnorm' jumpers and sweaters are highly sought after by collectors, but after the conflict came to an end, they became a much coveted, albeit relatively inexpensive, means for motorcyclists to protect themselves from the elements. Quite unlike many of the submariner jumpers that are available today, our jumpers are pretty authentic and accurate replicas of the knitwear used by soldiers, airmen and sailors during the war. And by many motorcyclists in the era that followed.
Please note: Hand wash only, Do not tumble dry, Do not use biological detergents, May be dry cleaned.
Read our review about the ''Warnorm' WWII military sweaters.
Specification
- Material: 100% Wool
- WW2 British Armed Forces Replica
- Hand Dyed
Size Chart
Motolegends WW2 Armed Forces jumper. Please note: available sizes for this item are shown on the product page.
| SIZE | TO FIT CHEST (INCHES) |
| S | 40 |
| M | 42 |
| L | 44 |
| XL | 46 |
| XXL | 48 |
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Jerome Healy: Dr
Just received my RAF blue sweater. A lovely warm sweater for the winter, just what I wanted. Excellent value at the price.
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