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During the days of black powder cannon on board navy vessels, the sailors would sometimes be subjected to sparks produced by firing the weapons. After lighting the fuse, the sailors would move out of the way from the recoil, and turn their backs to the cannon. Should sparks emanate from the firing and land on their backs, the only exposed part on their body, the nape, would not be burned. Various lengths of flap were used until the attired was made 'uniform'.
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What is a good sailor costume?
A good sailor costume would involve the traditional white sailor uniform with the white hat. These costumes can be found at the website Halloweenspirit.com.
Why sailor uniform has 13 buttons?
It makes the uniform look neat, but could also have to do with there being 13 original colonies.
Can you use a sailor uniform as a Halloween costume?
Yeah, totally, you can use anything.
What uniform does Donald Duck wear?
Donald Duck wears a sailor suit.
Is there new sailor scouts?
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Is the eagle worn on the collar of a colonel?
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How do you draw Sailor Moon Outfit?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sailor_Senshi#Uniform_and_power-ups has a diagram of the Senshi uniform and the powerups changes for sailor moon and the inner senshi
Where does the security forces badge go on the USAF blue uniform?
On the left pocket on the ABU right below the the pocket flap
What is the song name of Lucky Star opening 1?
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1/8th of an inch above the right breast pocket and centered on the pocket flap
Where does a totnchip patch get placed on a Boy Scout uniform?
The Totin' Chip Patch is considered a "Temporary Patch" and, if worn,should be worn centered on the RIGHT Pocket of the Boy Scout Uniform Shirt.It should NOT be sewn on a pocket flap
Why the flap on the uniform?
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