Tropical V Neck Sweater

[NZMark]

Hi Team,
I am pleased to have picked up another tropical sweater, this one a 1942 dated V neck pattern to go with a roll neck I bought a while ago. I noticed almost immediately that there has been a label previously sewn at the collar, now overlaid with a size label. Can anyone shed any light on what might have been there previously and why it was removed?
Here is a couple of shots I've cobbled together showing the label and beside it an identifying line to point out the old stitching holes, clearly seen in hand and harder to photograph.
I have little knowledge on textile manufacture and would appreciate any opinions?
Regards,
Mark

[Vincent S.]

Hi Mark,

First: congratulations on obtaining such a rare piece! I'll see if I can locate some photograph material that shows these in wear.

Although I might be off, these stitches would suggest a manufacturer tag or label. These were rather scarce on sweaters - these, in most cases that is, only featured a size tag-, but did exist. I will try and search for some examples to post, so you can compare. I know of one maker that used to attach labels to the neckline and that was Berger, but I reccon that this won't be of much help withouth photos to compare.

Best,
Vincent S.

[NZMark]

Thanks Vincent!

Mark

[MilitaryCollect]

Tropical V Neck Sweater

Beautiful stuff!

[KM-NZ]

again a very nice addition to your trop collection Mark !
Congrats !

[NZMark]

Thanks Chris
Ken, Great to hear from you
Here's a clour comparison agains't the the round neck sweater.
Mark

[Mark Gibson]

Nice pickup Mark. I do like the turtelneck example.

Take care

Mark