What is this?

[GOK]

I came across this image in a knitting pattern book and cannot for the life of me work out what the man has attached to his lapel. Anyone know?

 

[Dinerman]

I have no idea.
you're talking about the white ribbon thing, no?

 

[scotrace]

That is the oddest pocket square. Ever.

 

[GOK]

I have no idea.
you're talking about the white ribbon thing, no?

I certainly am. Odd isn't it?

 

[Dinerman]

he won the sweatervest award at the county fair.

is there more to the picture, or anything else like it in the pattern book, stuff to give context?

 

[GOK]

he won the sweatervest award at the county fair.

is there more to the picture, or anything else like it in the pattern book, stuff to give context?

No, that's all there is to the image and the pattern just refers to the waistcoat (and her outfit). [huh]

 

[Maj.Nick Danger]

Wild guess,...

It says, "Ardent Fans" so maybe it's some obscure sports related whatzit? [huh]
I'm not exactly big on sports to say the least so I'm not certain.

 

[GOK]

It says, "Ardent Fans" so maybe it's some obscure sports related whatzit? [huh]
I'm not exactly big on sports to say the least so I'm not certain.

It's a start, though - thanks Major!

 

[Maj.Nick Danger]

You're quite welcome.

Just using The Force.

 

[Matt Deckard]

A white ribbon.

 

[GOK]

A white ribbon.

And the prize for stating the obvious goes to.....lol
OK smartypants, what's it for? Why has he got it dangling there?

 

[melankomas]

i'd agree an award or sporting adornment. there's also a dark ribbon, behind the white. team colors are generally dual, correct?

 

[GOK]

i'd agree an award or sporting adornment. there's also a dark ribbon, behind the white. team colors are generally dual, correct?

I thought that was a shadow but yes, you're right, it is a dark ribbon. As to dual colours, I have no idea.

 

[Elaina]

I'd have to agree on the sport colors. Over here we have fight ribbons: in school you buy these things for like a buck and they're decorated ribbons you pin to your shirt or jacket to show school spirit. Maybe these are the forerunners of that tradition.

 

[GOK]

Really? I've never seen anything like that - perhaps we don't have that kind of thing here. Thanks for the insight, everyone - I knew there'd be someone here that would have an idea at the very least.

 

[Tomasso]

Marc Chevalier would know.

 

[Harp]

Guess

The man's lapel ribbon is either academic/fraternal; or athletic/sport
adornment. With a collegiate campus background most likely.
I haven't seen a long ribbon such as this since childhood.

 

[GOK]

Marc Chevalier would know.

Shame he's absconded then. [huh]

Harp - the closest I've ever seen to anything like this are rosettes, such as one would wear for election campaigns or win at dog shows, gymkhanas etc.

 

[Warden]

I do not know about the ribbon, but I think his braces (supenders to you US chaps) are broken, I mean, why else would he have his hands in his pockets?

Harry

 

[GOK]

Perhaps he really liked the lady?!