Military Brushes - Were used for what?

[Andy Naude]

Found these brushes at an antique fair this weekend.

I see the South African "U" with the broad arrow. (used by South African military). There is also An Air Ministries logo on one. Also various dates 1938 - 1943.

Any one have some idea what these may have been used for?

 

[TimG]

Image 6, looks very much like a stencil brush.

TimG

 

[917601]

Image 6, looks very much like a stencil brush.

TimG

Agreed. See fig 118.