Historical information

The blanket fitted inside what was commonly called a “Silk”, the press studs fitted the Silk and could then be used like a sleeping bag. refer Cat No 3000.
Peter Ball collection, refer cat No 4704

Physical description

Blanket Inner dark green wool, around the the edges are 18 nylon strips sewn on with press studs, one corner has a white tag with faint details on.

Inscriptions & markings

On white tag, “Victoria 1964 (arrow up)”, in black texta pen, “PB”.