Calgary Highlanders Para Scarf
Hi all, I've been able to pick up some interesting items this week. First up is a Calgary Highlanders private-purchase scarf made from a camouflage parachute. I'm unsure if this is a WW2 era scarf so I've compared it to a
1960's era camo parachute panel I use to cover my gunshow table. The newer fabric is synthetic and melts when burnt. The Calgary Highlanders scarf burns with an ash so it appears that the scarf is silk rather than synthetic.
I haven't been able to match the pattern to a WW2 parachute, as I've been unable to find a close-up of a WW2 chute. Note the AN mark on the fabric, this is the only mark on the scarf. I suspect that you could buy these from the Sgts. Mess for walking out dress to look jaunty or more probable, just to make the battledress more comfortable around the neck.
The badge appears to be silk-screened on to the silk with yellow and red paint. I used my black light on both types of camouflage and neither one glows
If anyone has some info about camo patterns on parachutes please let me know.
It's not a badge, but still cool.
Cheers,
Greg
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