Laurance of Arabia.

Tim Simmons · 11th August 2023, 04:40 PM

In full glory.

Lee · 11th August 2023, 05:43 PM

More glorious than as depicted in David Lean's film! I never had directly seen actual examples of this clothing of this era until this spring at the Brimfield flea market. Apparently, there was a trunk of authentic 'ethnic' clothing that came out of an attic in the Boston area.

fernando · 11th August 2023, 08:38 PM

One of the greatest movies i have ever seen... and will ever see. The real “Aurens” would be proud of his "Replica".
Assuming it is the real thing, as no reason not to be, this is the jambiya Lawrence was given by Sherif Nasir in 1917, after the victory of the Arabs at Aqaba.
Present in the British Army Museum.

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11th August 2023, 04:40 PM	#1
Tim Simmons Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: What is still UK Posts: 5,739	Laurance of Arabia. In full glory. Attached Images

11th August 2023, 08:38 PM	#3
fernando Lead Moderator European Armoury Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Portugal Posts: 9,642	One of the greatest movies i have ever seen... and will ever see. The real “Aurens” would be proud of his "Replica". Assuming it is the real thing, as no reason not to be, this is the jambiya Lawrence was given by Sherif Nasir in 1917, after the victory of the Arabs at Aqaba. Present in the British Army Museum. . Attached Images

11th August 2023, 05:43 PM	#2
Lee EAAF Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Upstate New York, USA Posts: 894	More glorious than as depicted in David Lean's film! I never had directly seen actual examples of this clothing of this era until this spring at the Brimfield flea market. Apparently, there was a trunk of authentic 'ethnic' clothing that came out of an attic in the Boston area.