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JJ Irani · 21 March 2006, 05:06 PM

...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

TARDIS · 21 March 2006, 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

...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

Hey JJ;
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

JJ Irani · 21 March 2006, 05:43 PM

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!

padi56 · 21 March 2006, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

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!

I RESEMBLE THAT REMARK JJ.

A great bit of history there JJ,thanks for sharing.

mailman · 21 March 2006, 08:11 PM

That's cool JJ. Thanks

C.J. · 22 March 2006, 03:11 AM

Very interesting, JJ

Uncle-AJ · 22 March 2006, 04:24 AM

Very interesting JJ but I don't think it's big enough to cover the backsides of some of todays Brits.

JJ Irani · 22 March 2006, 04:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Uncle-AJ

Very interesting JJ but I don't think it's big enough to cover the backsides of some of todays Brits.

21 March 2006, 05:06 PM	#1
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21 March 2006, 05:43 PM	#3
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	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! __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

21 March 2006, 08:11 PM	#5
mailman TRF Moderator & SubLV41 2024 Patron Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: . Watch: 126610LN Posts: 35,510	That's cool JJ. Thanks __________________ JJ

22 March 2006, 03:11 AM	#6
C.J. "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: * Posts: 10,196	Very interesting, JJ __________________ Me? I'm still looking for Kokomo. I just hope that damn golfer isn't there

22 March 2006, 04:24 AM	#7
Uncle-AJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Real Name: Adrian Location: Bolton, UK. Watch: Daytona 116520 Posts: 6,844	Very interesting JJ but I don't think it's big enough to cover the backsides of some of todays Brits. __________________ A man with a watch knows what time it is. A man with two watches is never sure.........Segal's Law Member #10

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