"Gibraltar Souvenir" - Patriotic kerchief of the First World War.
Ca. 1917. Embroidered souvenir World War I kerchief with a large color image taken from a postcard, titled "Rock from the Neutral Ground, Gibraltar". The words "Gibraltar Souvenir" embroidered in blue below the image, and embroidered flags, from left to right: Japanese flag, American flag, French flag, (unidentified flag), and below, British flag crossed with flag of the Royal Navy. During the war Gibraltar served an important role as a base for the US Navy, the Royal Navy and other navies in protecting Allied Expeditionary Forces bound for combat in Europe from attacks by German submarines. The US Navy’s Patrol Force in Gibraltar included cruisers, destroyers, Coast Guard cutters, and submarine chasers. Color lithographic image taken from a postcard, with embroidery below. Kerchief edged with one inch wide border, 13 x 13" Very good condition. Item #20129
Price: $125.00