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Arctic Warfare Camouflage Top

Accession Number

1650.2022.1

Object Name

Arctic Warfare Camouflage Top

Created

07/04/2022

Creator

Hermione Cooper

Accession Date

07/04/2022

Brief Description

White anorak style smock with ties on hood and hook and eye at neck. Elasticated cuffs.

Materials

Cotton

Dimensions

72(L) x 60(W) cms

Number Of Objects

1

Colour

White

Object Production Place

Norway

Provenance

British Royal Marine Commandos were deployed to Northern Norway in the 1970’s as part of the ‘Russian deterent’ during the Cold War, since it was feared the Muscovites might invade through Scandanavia to gain access to the Atlantic.
The Marines were issued with a variety of equipment; British, Norwegian and Canadian and this camouflage top was part of the kit.
The ID label has been washed out for ID purposes but we are fairly sure this is a Norwegian top from the 1960’s, possibly earlier. Founder of our Heritage Collection, Mick Tighe, worked with the Norwegian Jaeger Troop in the 1970’s and they used a similar top. We are now wondering if he forgot to return this one when he left!

Acquisition Date

07/04/2022

Condition Check Date

07/04/2022

Rules

Spectrum : UK Museum documentation standard, V.3.1 2007

Modified

07/04/2022

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