Original U.S. WWII Military Unit Patched Souvenir Wool Army Blanket - 161 Patches Russian Air Force black steel bayonet attaching clips

black steel bayonet attaching clips

except that

but for ship-based servicemen

This process required the stock maker to bind the stock with wax soaked cord and and conduct a controlled burn leaving this very attractive result

and stored it in the holster while it dried

Original U.S. WWII Military Unit Patched Souvenir Wool Army Blanket - 161 Patches Russian Air Force black steel bayonet attaching clipsOriginal Item: One Of A Kind. This is an incredible example of a soldiers souvenir blanket. All 161 patches were hand stitched and was meant to be a reminder of service during WWII. Many GIs returning home brought home souvenirs such as battlefield finds, edged weapons, helmets, uniform items, rifles and so on. Some soldiers collected patches from various units and would stitch them on curtains, clothing, hats and in this case, US Army regulation wool