Sweaters were on issue from military stores and were also supplied by institutions such as The Canadian Red Cross. Thousands were knitted by soldiers' relatives. Military issue sweaters were usually of Canadian, British or American manufacture. They were often modified by the addition of epaulettes and pencil pockets, especially in the case of those worn by officers.

British military issue V Neck sweater. A high quality wool sweater worn in moderately cold conditions.

British military issue Mountain Sweater. Made of a rougher wool than the previous sweater, this is one of the more common types of British issue sweaters. Drawstrings were invariably threaded around the neck on this pattern.

Typical privately acquired wool sweater.

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