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Swiss Army Wool Blanket - 3

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Date

c. 1959

Description

This Swiss army blanket was issued to troops in an effort to keep warm. Made from wool the blanket features two red stripes, one of which has the white cross of Switzerland.

Additionally, the Blanket has the following markings: "TT 59." The "TT" are initials for who made the blanket and the "59" stands for the year in which the blanket was produced in this case 1959.

Item Type

military item

Material Type

fabric

Date Uploaded

07.27.2017

Dimensions

132 x 203.2

Dimensions Notes

All measurements were taken in centimeters. Measurements are listed as “length by width by height” or “height by diameter” unless otherwise noted.

Recommended Citation

The Barbara H. Hagan School of Nursing: Historical Collection. (2017). "Swiss Army Wool Blanket - 3" [Photograph]. Retrieved from https://digitalcommons.molloy.edu/nur_hagan/109