A.A.M.W.S. Silk scarf

Identifier

2011-08-0281-02

Title

A.A.M.W.S. Silk scarf

Description

White silk scarf in a triangular shape . Distinctive border around all three sides with line of lacework on the inside edge of the borders . In the middle of the long edge ( front ) there is a cotton badge / white with a red cross / that has been stitched to the scarf . On the reverse , at the back of the badge , there is faint writing with partially faded inscription ' L BUL** / NFX ***** ' .

Coverage

Australia 1943

Medium

Silk - cotton

Format

55 mm x 117 mm

Provenance

Inscription inside dress ( 2011-08-0281-01 ) and associated papers indicate the owner as ' D. Jacobs. NFX125659 '

Date

Second World War, 1939-1945

Audience

Case 21A

Date Created

Tuesday, 15 January 2013