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Old 05-12-17, 10:42 PM
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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!
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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!
No idea, but they were wore in the Boer War.
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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.

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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!
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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.

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Thanks Phil. Know of any period photos of same?
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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.

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