Butcher & Bolt Sweatshirt
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The Butcher & Bolt Sweatshirt— the bloody origins of the Commandos.
"[We need] specially trained troops of the hunter class, who can develop a reign of terror down these coasts [of occupied Europe], first of all on the butcher and bolt policy… leaving a trail of German corpses behind them."
— Winston Churchill, 1940
In 1940, with Europe under the Nazi boot and the Army reeling from Dunkirk, Churchill demanded a new breed of soldier: the Hunter Class, to execute a reign of terror through a policy of "Butcher and Bolt" — hit hard, cause maximum carnage, disappear into the night. The raids were so effective and so "ungentlemanly" they drove Hitler to issue the Commando Order, declaring any captured operator be "annihilated to the last man." The Butcher & Bolt Sweatshirt pays homage to those origins and the ruthless efficiency of the early raids.
Founded by a former Royal Marine and UKSF operator, HMG Clothing is built on British military heritage — the history that shaped it, the culture that carries it, and the people who lived it. For those in the arena, and for those who support those that serve.
Fabric & Construction
- Fabric: 85% organic ring-spun combed cotton, 15% recycled polyester
- Weight: Heavyweight 350gsm, washed and light-sueded finish
- Cut: Fitted, raglan sleeves, 1x1 ribbing at the neck, hem and cuffs
- Detail: Large Commando-inspired back print, herringbone neck tape, sleeve branding
- Colours: Black on Black, Bone White on Black, Blood Red on Black, NVG Green on Black
- Sizes: S – XXL
Care
Machine wash cold, inside out. Do not tumble dry.
Fit
Fitted athletic cut, true to size for a standard build. Between sizes, or prefer more room? Size up.
Shipping
Free UK shipping on orders over £75.
Also available as a t-shirt and hoodie.
Veteran-owned. Designed in the UK by a former Royal Marine and UKSF operator.
No questions exchange/return policy.
If the size or fit isnt right and you want to exchange, we will refund your extra shipping cost from the order once we receive the order in its original unwashed condition (UK Orders only).
For returns, once we receive the order in its original and unwashed condition we will authorise your refund (you will not be refunded the shipping cost to send back).
All exchanges/returns are delt through our dedicated customer support team: support@hmg-clothing.com
These sizings have been issued as a guide only:
T-shirts:
S - 37" - 39"
M - 39" 41"
L - 41" - 43"
XL - 43" - 45"
2XL - 45" - 47"
3XL - 47" - 49"
4XL - 49" - 51"
Sweatshirts/Hoodies:
S - 36" - 38"
M - 38" 40"
L - 40" - 42"
XL - 42" - 44"
2XL - 44" - 46"
If you have a specific sizing question or would like
more information, please contact us.
85% Organic Ring Spun Combed cotton, 15% Polyester - Recycled, Fabric washed, Light sueded, 350 g/m². Fitted:
- Raglan sleeve
- 1x1 rib at neck collar, sleeve hem and bottom hem
- Inside herringbone back neck tape
- Self fabric half moon at back neck
- Single needle topstitch at neck collar
- Sleeve hem and bottom hem with twin needle topstitch
Wash inside-out on a low heat with like colours. Do not tumble dry.
The Butcher & Bolt Sweatshirt— the bloody origins of the Commandos.
"[We need] specially trained troops of the hunter class, who can develop a reign of terror down these coasts [of occupied Europe], first of all on the butcher and bolt policy… leaving a trail of German corpses behind them."
— Winston Churchill, 1940
In 1940, with Europe under the Nazi boot and the Army reeling from Dunkirk, Churchill demanded a new breed of soldier: the Hunter Class, to execute a reign of terror through a policy of "Butcher and Bolt" — hit hard, cause maximum carnage, disappear into the night. The raids were so effective and so "ungentlemanly" they drove Hitler to issue the Commando Order, declaring any captured operator be "annihilated to the last man." The Butcher & Bolt Sweatshirt pays homage to those origins and the ruthless efficiency of the early raids.
Founded by a former Royal Marine and UKSF operator, HMG Clothing is built on British military heritage — the history that shaped it, the culture that carries it, and the people who lived it. For those in the arena, and for those who support those that serve.
Fabric & Construction
- Fabric: 85% organic ring-spun combed cotton, 15% recycled polyester
- Weight: Heavyweight 350gsm, washed and light-sueded finish
- Cut: Fitted, raglan sleeves, 1x1 ribbing at the neck, hem and cuffs
- Detail: Large Commando-inspired back print, herringbone neck tape, sleeve branding
- Colours: Black on Black, Bone White on Black, Blood Red on Black, NVG Green on Black
- Sizes: S – XXL
Care
Machine wash cold, inside out. Do not tumble dry.
Fit
Fitted athletic cut, true to size for a standard build. Between sizes, or prefer more room? Size up.
Shipping
Free UK shipping on orders over £75.
Also available as a t-shirt and hoodie.
Veteran-owned. Designed in the UK by a former Royal Marine and UKSF operator.
No questions exchange/return policy.
If the size or fit isnt right and you want to exchange, we will refund your extra shipping cost from the order once we receive the order in its original unwashed condition (UK Orders only).
For returns, once we receive the order in its original and unwashed condition we will authorise your refund (you will not be refunded the shipping cost to send back).
All exchanges/returns are delt through our dedicated customer support team: support@hmg-clothing.com
These sizings have been issued as a guide only:
T-shirts:
S - 37" - 39"
M - 39" 41"
L - 41" - 43"
XL - 43" - 45"
2XL - 45" - 47"
3XL - 47" - 49"
4XL - 49" - 51"
Sweatshirts/Hoodies:
S - 36" - 38"
M - 38" 40"
L - 40" - 42"
XL - 42" - 44"
2XL - 44" - 46"
If you have a specific sizing question or would like
more information, please contact us.
85% Organic Ring Spun Combed cotton, 15% Polyester - Recycled, Fabric washed, Light sueded, 350 g/m². Fitted:
- Raglan sleeve
- 1x1 rib at neck collar, sleeve hem and bottom hem
- Inside herringbone back neck tape
- Self fabric half moon at back neck
- Single needle topstitch at neck collar
- Sleeve hem and bottom hem with twin needle topstitch
Wash inside-out on a low heat with like colours. Do not tumble dry.