[West Ender]

I've still got a grey army blanket that was issued to my brother when he started his National Service in 1951, and it wasn't new when he got it. I don't know how he managed to keep it! It was used as an emergency blanket for extra guests first by my mother then, later, by me. About 20 years ago it was downgraded to a dog blanket and was still being used up to our Jet's demise 18 months ago. It's a little frayed at the edges but otherwise in good nick.