Vintage US Army Sweetheart Scarf Embroidered Great Seal Eagle Roundel Fringed K
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$75 · Offered by eBay
An authentic original vintage mid-century US Army sweetheart souvenir scarf / kerchief, featuring an oversized multi-color embroidered United States Army Great Seal medallion and full fringed trim. Capturing classic 1940s–1950s military homefront craftsmanship and wearable Americana, this collectible textile features: 1. DENSE EMBROIDERED US ARMY ROUNDEL: - Heraldic Eagle Crest: Features a raised golden-yellow American eagle with outspread wings, patriotic red, white, and blue shield, and blue cloudburst star constellation. - Outer Ring Typography: Framed by an embroidered circular yellow border with bold raised lettering reading "UNITED STATES ARMY" accented with star dividers. - High-Relief Satin Stitch: Rich, dense thread work with excellent depth and color preservation. 2. TEXTILE DETAILS & WEARABLE APPEAL: - Soft cream/ecru fine-weave fabric framed with an intricate, full fringe border. - Highly versatile as a wearable vintage fashion accessory (headscarf, wrap, neckerchief) or framed as a centerpiece in military shadow boxes and veteran tribute collections. Condition: Authentic vintage condition as shown. The roundel embroidery is tight, vibrant, and completely intact. Fabric remains supple and clean with light expected vintage character and soft, authentic fringe wear consistent with age. Shipped flat in an acid-free archival protective sleeve with heavy rigid backing boards in a sturdy box.
- Condition: Good
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