Valley Forge (CV 45) - Naval Cruise Book

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The visit of the Arabians proved to be a pageant from the time they embarked. The elaborately embroidered costumes and their intricately designed daggers, swords, sheaths, and holsters were masterpieces. Even their rifles were inlaid with precious stones, silver, and ivory. The colorful spectacle seemed anachronous in the 'setting of VALLEY FORGE.

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Whenever the opportunity presented itself we met and talked with the Arabs who conversed in English. lt was interesting to compare ideas on varied subjects and amusing to try on their costumes. The Prince personally presented gifts to some of us including: swords daggersp camel hair burnoosesg and gold pocket watches fllffwfy Wwamy Wfww Wf!f1y MW! of 'V WWW Vi' nx C7 x X 1 I view 4 xvqlgxx .- .g s. 1 1 . 5 WM? ww' 'wa