NAM.2003-04-106-1

Water repellent sleeping bag cover, 1945. Manufactured by Native Laces and Textiles, May 1945. Used by Lt Leslie Collingwood Sharpe, Middlesex Regiment (Duke of Cambridge's Own), during his service in Korea, 1950-1953. Made of jungle green canvas and issued to the US Army at Sasebo, Japan, 1950 (c). Stamped in black ink, 'U.S.'. Handwritten in ink. 'LT L C SHARPE/ 1ST Bn MIDDLESEX/ REGT'. Instructions for use stamped in black ink inside the flap. Associated with Korea (1950-1953).

Korea (1950-1953)