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Shemagh OD Green

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Description

Shemagh

Introduction:
Next to his rifle, knife and boots, the Shemagh is probably one of the most usefull piece of equipment a soldier can have. A Shemagh is a square cotton cloth - about 110x110cm. It commes in a wide variety of color combinations (red/white - black/white - black/green - sand/black - blue/white, etc.) - the more dominant color is sewn or woven into the cloth in a pattern. When used corectly, as originally intended - a head wrap, the Shemagh is suprisingly comfortable. But it also have several other uses - here is a short list of it's potential uses:

as a head wrap - keeping sun or snow, wind, sand and dust - out of eyes, face and neck.
as a face viel - concealing the face.
as a scarf worn around the neck - retains heat in the cold and absorbs sweat/protects the neck in hot & sunny conditions.
as a small sunshade cover whilst resting
as an arm sling - giving a wounded arm support.
as a fot wrap - replacing a lost sock.
as a carrying pouch for equipment.
as a towel.
as a short rope

History:
The Shemagh is a traditional head wrap originating from the Middle East/Arabic culture developed from the Arabic turban - and have been used by them for centuries. Now days it's parhaps publicly best know as used by the Palestinians in Israel. To the western world and - in military use - the Brittish SAS (Special Air Service) discovered the Shemaghs potential when operating in northern Africas deserts during the WW2. It has been a popular and valuble piece of the SAS soldiers equipment ever sence and have spread from there.

How to wear a Shemagh:

1. Fold the Shemagh in half to a triangle.
2. Drape it over your head with one end shorter than the other.
3. Bring the shorter end under your chin to ear level.
4. Bring the longer end around the fron - across your face.
5. Keep wrapping it around your head all the way untill...
6. ...it meets up with the short end. Tie the ends into a knot (near your ear).
7. Adjust eye-slight for best fit and comfort...