and others — reflecting the operational reality that a downed pilot might land in any of several countries and encounter civilians speaking entirely different languages
The four-language format reflects the specific threat environment of the peninsula in the early 1950s — fewer languages than the Vietnam-era chit's 12 or the Persian Gulf chit's 13
The cowhide construction follows the current USAF contract specification — not a vintage reproduction
Zippered twin handwarmer pockets - Cordura lined
Features genuine antique Buffalo Nickel snap covers
Persian Gulf Silk Blood Chit Product Type_Motorcycle Jackets and others — reflecting theThe Persian Gulf blood chit was issued to coalition aircrew during Operation Desert Shield and Desert Storm (199091) the most linguistically comprehensive blood chit ever produced, printed in 13 languages to cover the diverse civilian populations of the Arabian Peninsula, the Levant, and surrounding regions. The languages included Arabic in multiple dialects, Farsi, Kurdish, Turkish, and others a deliberate decision by planners who anticipated