Description
Physical description
pale blue silk scarf (108 x 44 cm) with end-tassels. The scarf is adorned with the RAF crest (in grey, white and red) together Winston Churchill's famous tribute to the RAF with regard to the Battle of Britain, 'Never was so much owed by so many to so few.' Also within this design is the motto 'Happy Landings' by Jacqmar.
Label
Second World War period British propaganda scarf by Jacqmar purchased by and associated with the service of Yvonne George in the Women's Auxiliary Air Force (WAAF). Yvonne George joined up in 1940-41, moved to the Intelligence Branch and eventually became a staff officer involved in Special Duty operations from the UK, and, latterly, North Africa. She later became involved in Forces Broadcasting.
Jacqmar of London made propaganda scarves from 1940-1945. They were based in Mayfair (16 Grosvenor Street) and many were produced for the export market as well as for wartime sweethearts, particularly in London. The chief designer was Arnold Lever who continued working for the company even after he had joined the RAF. The scarves fall into three main thematic groups of the armed forces, allies and home front. They usually have the Jacqmar name on the scarf.
History note
Yvonne George joined the Women's Auxiliary Air Force (WAAF) in 1940-41. She joined the Intelligence Branch and was a staff officer involved in Special Duty operations from the UK and, latterly, North Africa. She later became involved in Forces Broadcasting.
Jacqmar of London made propaganda scarves from 1940-1945 and were based in Mayfair. Many scarves were produced for the export market as well as for wartime sweethearts, particularly in London. The chief designer was Arnold Lever who continued working for the company even after he had joined the RAF. The scarves fall into three main thematic groups of the armed forces, allies and home front. The Jacqmar name is usually printed on the scarf.
Inscription
'Happy Landings' by Jacqmar
'Never was so much owed by so many to so few.' Winston Churchill
