BRITISH ARMY UNIFORM WOOLEN SCARF ORIGINAL WWII

[Andrew]

I don't know if they actually are orig WWII scarfs but I bought one and I like it. It's very short at 28"(71cm) but I suppose that's just so you don't have a heap of material stuffed down your jacket. They are made as a tube then flattened and the ends are sewn up. Nice maker stamp too. I hope they are real, I haven't seen anything like it to compare. Pretty darn cheap.

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/400271771306 ... 1439.l2649

 

[PADDY_M]

Andrew - I think I'm right in saying that it is a 'cap comforter.' So, you can use it as a little scarf, but you can also make a 'commando' type hat out of it which can then be worn under a helmet or by itself.

Still used in the British Army (usually during initial training these days).

Paddy.

 

[Andrew]

Thanks Paddy, that's definitely it! Here's a description of how to make it. Just tried it and it really does work, albeit a little tight for my fat noggin...

http://www.aprilorange.nl/index.php?ite ... 14&lang=EN

and another
http://www.flickr.com/photos/cigman_arm ... otostream/

Since the seller is from Greece, I wonder if these are actually Greek (despite the stamp)

 

[Andrew]

I love this thing. What a great design. I ordered another! Much cheaper alternative to an original watch cap.

Here's Bluey modelling various ways to wear it...

 

[Andrew]

Received the second one I ordered. This one is thinner wool, lighter in colour and is slightly larger (30x8.5" vs 28x8"). A bit tighter so not so useful as a cap. Very happy as I wouldn't get use from a big scarf but this is less buky and great for driving with the roof off in Winter.

Marcel look I shaved...

 

[dujardin]

thanks Andrew

cool idea.

the head nead camo to match a Commando look

shaved...endlessly

 

[dujardin]

will receive 2

and a boxer short too


thanks for the info