When is a bandana not just a bandana? When the U.S. Army ordnance department designates the head covering as the identity for Women Ordnance Workers (WOW) during WWII, as this poster released on Nov. 21, 1942&nbsp; explains. At right is a comparison of headgear of women in services. (AP Photo/U.S. Army Signal Corps)

A WWII poster shows the bandana as the identity of Women Ordnance Workers.{ai:summary}<p>During WWII, the U.S. Army's ordnance department designated the bandana as a symbol for Women Ordnance Workers (WOW), as highlighted in a poster from November 21, 1942. This marked a significant identity for women in military service, showcasing their contributions. </p><p>#history</p>

Throwback Thursday: Women WOW’em in WWII

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