British Desert Shemagh
British Desert Shemagh
British Desert Shemagh
British Desert Shemagh
British Desert Shemagh
British Desert Shemagh
British Desert Shemagh

British Desert Shemagh

Regular price$13.99 USD
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Rated 4.9 out of 5
Based on 11 reviews

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Please note: we provide images showing a couple different examples of Shemagh patterns  - there may be variation in color between the Shemagh shown with the Shemagh received.

Every once in a while, despite Great Britain's best efforts, they actually adopt something from one of their many former colonies that they didn’t outright steal and put in a museum. Unfortunately they haven’t adopted dental care.

In this case, it's a remarkably simple yet effective head covering known as the Shemagh (shuh·maag). Variations of the Shemagh were adopted by the British as far back as World War II, with the main users being the famed Long Range Desert Group. The Shemagh protected against prolonged sun, wind, and dust exposure while they conducted hit and run raids against the Axis. 

Its effectiveness was so successful that the British army eventually started issuing them to their general infantry which was a Godsend to any troops deployed to the Middle East. It's good for basking in Kabul or taking out on your local hiking trails. The uses for the Shemagh are practically endless but we have some shown in our photos.

Pair with one of our Afghan Pakol Mountain Cap, grab your AKM, and terrify some fudds at your local range. Bonus if you yell in Pashto. For the lols.

Specifications

  • 100% Cotton
  • 50 in x 48 in

Condition

Scarves are in great condition, with only minor signs of use and no tears, holes, or cuts.

 

average rating 4.9 out of 5
Based on 11 reviews
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11 Reviews
Reviewed by Cale F.
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I recommend this product
Rated 5 out of 5
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Quality

The British appropriately appropriated this cultural item.

Good quality; does what a Shemagh should do.

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Reviewed by Zach B.
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Rated 5 out of 5
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Quality Shemagh

I love this thing - I take it on all my hikes and it's worth it's weight in gold. Totally recommend it.

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Reviewed by Bill H.
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I recommend this product
Rated 4 out of 5
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Nice condition

Always something handy to have and in very nice condition

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Reviewed by Andrew S.
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I recommend this product
Rated 5 out of 5
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All Shemagh’ed up!

Not much to say other than it’s great! It’s nice and light and looks good with the desert camo. Overall it make my picture a better site to see with less of me in it

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Reviewed by Collin M.
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I recommend this product
Rated 5 out of 5
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MOD approved

The good guy version of the kit

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