Lot 14:
WWII U.S. Navy Medical Department Wool Blanket
Sold for: $55
Description
A vintage United States Navy heavyweight wool blanket, identified through web consensus as a medical department or shipboard issue from the World War II era. The blanket is constructed from cream-colored wool and features a single wide, woven navy blue stripe near the top edge. Centered below the stripe is the property marking U.S.NAVY executed in navy blue outline-style chain-stitched embroidery. The weave is tight and heavy, typical of military-grade textiles from this period.
Dimensions: 43″ x 74″
Condition report:
The blanket is in good vintage condition. The cream wool exhibits age-related toning and minor yellowing. The chain-stitched lettering remains intact and well-defined. Minor fraying is visible along the finished edges, consistent with service use and age. No significant moth damage, holes, or large stains are apparent in the provided images.
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