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I recently picked this up from a fellow member at my Legion Branch. Can anyone tell me anything about it?
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Veterans Guard of Canada Pillow?
lorne19- Member
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qsamike- Member
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If you Google - Veterans Guard of Canada - there are a number of articles about these men.....
Mike
Mike
lorne19- Member
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I know what the veterans guard of Canada is. I'm curious if any one can tell me what this pillow is for, and why it has a Veterans guard emblem on it.
Bill- Moderator
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Souvenir pillow shams were very popular during the Second World War. They were made by several methods, including embroidered and flocked or sprayed, and printed. Your pillow is a nice example of a souvenir pillow with the Veterans' Guard badge.
lorne19- Member
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What was the purpose of the pillow, ceremoninal or just souvenir?
Bill- Moderator
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Strictly souvenir. Sold at many retail stores, like Eatons, Simpsons, etc.
sarge5020- Member
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These made nice gifts for Mothers and Sweathearts.
Here's a Canadian Armoured Corps pillow cover from my collection of Armoured Corps stuff.
Cheers,
John
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Here's a Canadian Armoured Corps pillow cover from my collection of Armoured Corps stuff.
Cheers,
John
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lorne19- Member
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Very interesting this is why I love the hobby.
Homefront- New Member
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I have 9 variations of VGC pillow covers, and know of others. The closest sample I have to yours in colour is all felt cloth, not the silk material.
lorne19- Member
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Actually the colour on this one is badly faded. Originally it was red not pinkish. I would be interested to see some of the other variations, you should post some pics.
Homefront- New Member
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Will try to send these samples.
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I see that did not work - sorry. Will try to resolve this and geat some pictures for the site.
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I see that did not work - sorry. Will try to resolve this and geat some pictures for the site.
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