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21 March 2006, 05:06 PM
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How the Brits covered their backsides...
...during the War!!
 Found this old silk banner/folder from World War II. This was issued to British troops to identify themselves to the Russians as proof that they were English. All they had to do was hold up the banner with the Union Jack and say those words..."Ya Anglichahnin" (meaning "I'm English"). A full set of instructions can be seen on the left. Quite a rare artefact this....have to take great care of such objects....only one of a kind and very valuable. JJ 
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21 March 2006, 05:40 PM
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Doesn't refer to backsides
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I think your title to the thread is misleading and a bit 'arsey'. Nowhere on this banner is there a reference to covering their 'backsides' written on the banner in your photo. The British, includes the English and the Scots, Welsh and Irish troops. I am sure they would never have been required to cover their backsides in any war situation as implied by you in the thread title.  Maybe you were confusing that custom with some past war events that took place in the Middle East?  Steve Last edited by TARDIS; 21 March 2006 at 05:41 PM.. |
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21 March 2006, 05:43 PM
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Steve,
By now you should know me pretty well!! Just having some fun with all my English friends on TRF. Had to word the thread title in such a way that it would get them to look!
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21 March 2006, 07:39 PM
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A great bit of history there JJ,thanks for sharing.
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21 March 2006, 08:11 PM
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That's cool JJ. Thanks
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22 March 2006, 03:11 AM
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Very interesting, JJ
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