Neat RAF banner

[Garth Thompson]

Just got this with a lot of various WW2 items from an old gentleman. It is a 16" x 20" fringed banner of some kind, double sided heavy thread embroidery on a blue/gray gaberdine wool background. Couple of minor moth bites but overall decent condition. The old guy was quite a character, says he stole it from a RAF Hurricane fighter unit ops building while he was stationed in the UK as a AAC mechanic. That is his story and he sticking to it. Nice piece anyway.
Enjoy the pictures,
Garth

[Garth Thompson]

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[Garth Thompson]

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[SHEARING-CROSS]

R.a.f Drape

HIYA GARTH ,
very nice , do you think it is a musicians stand drape ..i suppose it would not be double sided in that case are there any fixings ,ties to the top ?/ regards , your poor english relative ,Michael.

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[Jim Maclean]

Stunning workmanship, but as it is obviously stolen property the honorable thing to do would be to return it to it's rightful country (NOT owners)

[Garth Thompson]

HIYA GARTH ,
very nice , do you think it is a musicians stand drape ..i suppose it would not be double sided in that case are there any fixings ,ties to the top ?/ regards , your poor english relative ,Michael.

Michael, On closer looking it is actually two pieces sewn together then fringed with both ties and a dark wooden pole through the top. I shouldn't think it is a musicians drape. I don't know how you can be a poor English relative as the dollar continually circles the drain in relation to the pound. Best, Garth

[Garth Thompson]

Stunning workmanship, but as it is obviously stolen property the honorable thing to do would be to return it to it's rightful country (NOT owners)

Jim, I was thinking of doing exactly that after the British Museum settles up with the Greek and Egyptian governments .
Thanks for the comment,
Garth

[Jim Maclean]

Probably a trumpeter's banner if it's double sided.I for one sincerely wish we would settle up with the Greeks and Egyptians, probably a few more as well.
As for the banner I'm very glad that it's in the hands of someone that appreciates it. I know I would

[Tony Farrell]

Either a trumpet banner or a chapel dias banner. Nice item.