Iron Cross Pattern Bandana Original vintage from the 60s. And it's eggplant navy! Unlike regular navy, it's the eggplant navy version, like vintage sweatshirts. Even with the same pattern, some are eggplant navy and some are not. See photo 4. There's a slight thread pull in one spot, but it's hardly noticeable. Like the early one-line markings, and the "Maru K" mark found on cross patterns, eggplant navy is rare, just like black and red, so it's recommended.