Bump 20 Report post Posted February 9, 2010 <img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2768/4312194930_38b1d8ee40_o.jpg"> Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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Echolalia 2,961 Report post Posted February 9, 2010 Does the V on the shoulder/upper arm mean anything (ie homage to the Victoria Cougars) or is it just a racing stripe kind of thing? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bump 20 Report post Posted February 9, 2010 Thanks for the assist. I take it html doesn't work here. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bump 20 Report post Posted February 9, 2010 Does the V on the shoulder/upper arm mean anything (ie homage to the Victoria Cougars) or is it just a racing stripe kind of thing? From the blog it was posted on: "• Lots going on in this 1940s Red Wings shot. The “V,†obviously, is for victory, to support the Allied war effort. Underneath it is the Morse code for V — dot-dot-dot-dash. But what’s that patch on the other sleeve? Anyone know? Also note that the V — but not the other patch — is visible in this shot. Not sure if these two photos are from the same season, but there’s enough info in the two captions to figure it out. I haven’t had time to do that myself, but maybe someone else would like to tackle that? (It’s worth noting, incidentally, that NHLuniforms.com doesn’t list any sleeve adornments for the Wings during this period — another reminder that we shouldn’t take online databases as gospel.)" http://www.uniwatchblog.com/ Another photo: http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4002/431145...d949812a3_o.jpg Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Echolalia 2,961 Report post Posted February 9, 2010 From the blog it was posted on: "• Lots going on in this 1940s Red Wings shot. The “V,†obviously, is for victory, to support the Allied war effort. Underneath it is the Morse code for V — dot-dot-dot-dash. But what’s that patch on the other sleeve? Anyone know? Also note that the V — but not the other patch — is visible in this shot. Not sure if these two photos are from the same season, but there’s enough info in the two captions to figure it out. I haven’t had time to do that myself, but maybe someone else would like to tackle that? (It’s worth noting, incidentally, that NHLuniforms.com doesn’t list any sleeve adornments for the Wings during this period — another reminder that we shouldn’t take online databases as gospel.)" http://www.uniwatchblog.com/ Another photo: http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4002/431145...d949812a3_o.jpg Thanks a bunch for the awesome explanation. That's way cooler than what I thought. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Travis 576 Report post Posted February 9, 2010 Uni Watch is one of the best sites on the internet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldredbarnman 13 Report post Posted February 9, 2010 From the blog it was posted on: "• Lots going on in this 1940s Red Wings shot. The “V,†obviously, is for victory, to support the Allied war effort. Underneath it is the Morse code for V — dot-dot-dot-dash. But what’s that patch on the other sleeve? Anyone know? Also note that the V — but not the other patch — is visible in this shot. Not sure if these two photos are from the same season, but there’s enough info in the two captions to figure it out. I haven’t had time to do that myself, but maybe someone else would like to tackle that? (It’s worth noting, incidentally, that NHLuniforms.com doesn’t list any sleeve adornments for the Wings during this period — another reminder that we shouldn’t take online databases as gospel.)" The patch on the left sleeve- "Everybody At Least 10% In War Bonds", with the 10% in the middle of the patch. Was in reference to everyone using 10% or more of their salary going to war bonds. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edicius 3,269 Report post Posted February 9, 2010 Those pics are just great. Looks like they were having a hell of a time back then. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EuroTwin 240 Report post Posted February 10, 2010 Fantastic photo. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites