1943 Dated Australian Army Blanket V580 Evansville EC – Evansville Ordnance Plant

EC – Evansville Ordnance Plant (Chrysler Division)

surmounted by the British crown

This design was particularly useful in adverse weather conditions

this set was designed to educate the British public on air raid safety measures

1943 Dated Australian Army Blanket V580 Evansville EC – Evansville Ordnance PlantIssued to soldiers in the Australian Army and was used for a variety of purposes, including keeping soldiers warm during cold nights and as a makeshift sleeping bag. The blanket is made of a heavy duty wool material, which is warm and durable. It features a greenish grey color and has the letters "N85" stamped in black ink, along with the date "1943." The letters "V580" indicate that the blanket was part of a specific batch or lot of blankets that