WW2 British Army Commando Toque 1943 Dated Broad Arrowed

The WW2 British Army Commando Toque, dated 1943 and bearing the Broad Arrow mark, is a knitted wool cap issued to British Commando and other special forces units during the Second World War. This toque follows the regulation pattern introduced in the early 1940s, featuring a tubular construction designed for versatility and warmth in challenging field conditions. The Broad Arrow stamp indicates official British military property. The 1943 date reflects wartime manufacture during a period of significant Commando operations in Europe and beyond. These toques were commonly worn beneath steel helmets or on their own, offering insulation and camouflaging the wearer’s silhouette in cold environments. Original period examples, such as this, are notable for their coarse olive drab or khaki wool, simple knit patterning, and often bear manufacturer, date, and ordnance marks inside the band. The toque is an example of specialist British Army headgear associated with elite units of the era.