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MarkMcM

05-12-17 10:42 PM

of havelocks & neck curtains...

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Hello all,

I’m curious about the use of havelocks (neck curtains) during WWI. Has there been any published analysis of this ancillary headgear? Were they an issue item or made locally/field expedient? Thanks in advance!

grenadierguardsman

06-12-17 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by MarkMcM (Post 429492)

No idea, but they were wore in the Boer War.
Andy:D

Lancer 17

09-12-17 09:15 AM

G'day Mark

Aussie diggers on Gallipoli who only had a peaked cap, ie no slouch hat , often used a curtain attached to the back of the cap to keep the sun off the back of their necks. However I don't know if they were an issued item or something that the men came up with in the field.

Regards

Phil.

54Bty

09-12-17 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by MarkMcM (Post 429492)

Search the internet for 'Spine Pads'.

Marc

MarkMcM

10-12-17 06:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Lancer 17 (Post 429724)

Thanks Phil. Know of any period photos of same?

MarkMcM

10-12-17 06:59 AM

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Originally Posted by 54Bty (Post 429732)

Search the internet for 'Spine Pads'.

Marc

... interesting Marc. Thanks…!

Lancer 17

10-12-17 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by MarkMcM (Post 429800)

Thanks Phil. Know of any period photos of same?

G'day Mark

I probably have something here but it will take a bit to dig it out, if I don't get back to you give me a rev to keep the mind on track. Pleased to help.

Regards Phil.

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