The gloves were distributed, but the tape did not reach the 16th Infantry Brigade in time, so rifle cleaning flannelette was torn into strips and used instead.
Handskerne nåede at blivce fordelt, men afmærkningsbåndet nåede ikke frem til 16. infanteribrigade, så flannelstof til rensning af rifler blev revet i strimler og brugt i stedet.