These are an excellent bargain. http://www.sportsmansguide.com/net/cb/cb.aspx?a=490261

These military sweaters are the surplus version of the Dachstein sweaters which were sold in high end mountaineering shops up to the mid 1980's. The civilian sweaters sold for nearly $200 over 20 years ago.

Outside of the reinforcing patches and the color the sweaters are identical to the civilian version. The wool is exceptional and the sweater is very dense and warm.

On occasion you can find the same sweater with a zippered front and I have my eye out for one if the price is right.