Nkomo Posted April 28, 2011 Share #1 Posted April 28, 2011 I'm hoping that someone can help me identify a piece from my collection. I picked this piece up from the owner of one of the surplus shops I frequent around one of the bases. He gave it to me, as he was not sure what it was. At first I thought it may have been a Chaplains stole, but the fleur-de-lis symbol is not something associated with the the clergy. I thought maybe Boy Scouts, but there was nothing else in the store remotely even related to the Boy Scouts. I am at a loss as to identify the item. Is it military? Is it Boy Scout? Is it a unit item? Is it a fancy dust rag? I'm hoping someone can tell me. The piece is probably 6'5" long and is stitched all the way around the edges. The color is an off tan. It appears to have been used as there are various stains on the piece. Any information is greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance! Arch p.s. I was unsure where to put this item, so if it needs to be moved to another section....feel free to do so! :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nkomo Posted April 28, 2011 Author Share #2 Posted April 28, 2011 Close up of the fleur-de-lis. Interestingly enough, the 2nd Armored Cav Regiment (2nd Stryker Cav Regiment now) has the fleur-de-lis in their patch. This came from a base where Cav items are very common. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darktrooper Posted April 28, 2011 Share #3 Posted April 28, 2011 I had a snappy joke, but I'd get in trouble........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nkomo Posted April 28, 2011 Author Share #4 Posted April 28, 2011 I THINK I know what you are thinking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabrejet Posted April 28, 2011 Share #5 Posted April 28, 2011 It's a communal kerchief for a Boy Scout troop. Sabrejet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nkomo Posted April 28, 2011 Author Share #6 Posted April 28, 2011 It's a communal kerchief for a Boy Scout troop. Sabrejet With all those stains....wouldn't suprise me at all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allan H. Posted April 28, 2011 Share #7 Posted April 28, 2011 I would say it is a decorative item for someone's home. It sure looks like a table runner to me! :ermm: Allan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nkomo Posted April 28, 2011 Author Share #8 Posted April 28, 2011 I would say it is a decorative item for someone's home. It sure looks like a table runner to me! :ermm: Allan Very possibly could be. Very plain-jane for a decorative item though. :think: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
05B4S Posted April 28, 2011 Share #9 Posted April 28, 2011 The fleur-de-lis is the symbol of the City of Louisville, KY. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RustyCanteen Posted April 28, 2011 Share #10 Posted April 28, 2011 The fleur-de-lis is the symbol of the City of Louisville, KY. Along with about every other city with French roots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nkomo Posted April 29, 2011 Author Share #11 Posted April 29, 2011 Thanks for all the responses. Anyone else? :think: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
37thguy Posted April 30, 2011 Share #12 Posted April 30, 2011 Thanks for all the responses. Anyone else? :think: My first thought was a table runner as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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