Shoulder patch
Classification:
Date:
1940-1950
Medium:
Wool, cotton
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 3/8 x 2 3/8 x 1/8 in. ( 6 x 6 x 0.3 cm )
Description:
Circular red, white, and blue striped felt patch; in center is yellow thread lizard sewn onto a black felt triangle.
Object Number:
INV.1936
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1950
eMuseum Object ID:
10955
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Ribbon
Classification:
Date:
1940-1945
Medium:
Brass, plastic
Dimensions:
Overall: 5/8 x 1 1/2 x 1/8 in. ( 1.6 x 3.8 x 0.3 cm )
Description:
Blue plastic ribbon inside curved, brass rectangle, with pin on back.
Object Number:
INV.4138
Gallery Label:
This ribbon is a Distinguished Unit Citation, and was awarded to members of an American regiment for outstanding service during World War II. It was worn above the breast pocket of a dress uniform coat.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1945
eMuseum Object ID:
10904
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Shoulder patch
Classification:
Date:
1942-1945
Medium:
Rayon
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 1/4 x 2 7/8 x 1/8 in. ( 8.3 x 7.3 x 0.3 cm )
Description:
Shield-shaped blue rayon patch; blue windmill blades embroidered onto small orange shield in center, surrounded by orange border.
Credit Line:
Gift of Frank L. Jackson, 1946
Object Number:
INV.7493
Marks:
sewn: center of badge: "N.Y.C./P.C." (white rayon)
Gallery Label:
This patch was worn by a member of the New York City Patrol Corps during World War II.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1945
eMuseum Object ID:
10857
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Shoulder patch
Classification:
Date:
1940-1950
Medium:
Rayon, wool
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 3/4 x 3 x 1/8 in. ( 4.4 x 7.6 x 0.3 cm )
Description:
Rounded, rectangular patch with brown felt border; in center is blue rayon background with white rayon number in center, flanked by eagle and lion.
Object Number:
INV.5461e
Marks:
sewn: center: "II"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1950
eMuseum Object ID:
10855
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Shoulder patch
Classification:
Date:
1940-1950
Medium:
Rayon
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 1/4 x 2 3/8 x 1/8 in. ( 5.7 x 6 x 0.3 cm )
Description:
Blue rayon triangle with orange gear in center.
Object Number:
INV.4180
Gallery Label:
WWII era US Army Engineering Specialist shoulder patch.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1950
eMuseum Object ID:
10636
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Shoulder patch
Classification:
Date:
1940-1950
Medium:
Wool, rayon
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 3/4 x 2 1/2 x 1/8 in. ( 7 x 6.4 x 0.3 cm )
Description:
Circular red felt patch with yellow rayon letter in center, encircled by yellow border.
Object Number:
INV.4179
Marks:
sewn: center: "W"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1950
eMuseum Object ID:
10635
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Raincoat
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1940
Medium:
Wool
Dimensions:
Overall: 35 1/2 x 22 x 4 in. ( 90.2 x 55.9 x 10.2 cm )
Description:
World War II era taupe wool knee length raincoat with an a-line, short split tab collar and lapel; vents at the back of the upper arm; three plastic buttons down the front; two flap pockets on the left side, one at the waist, one at the base of the ribs; one flap pocket on the right side at the waist; two slits at the base of the coat on the back; lined with a taupe, red and white plaid wool.
Object Number:
INV.11600
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1940
eMuseum Object ID:
10476
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Button
Classification:
Date:
1880-1900
Medium:
Brass
Dimensions:
Overall: 3/8 x 1/2 in. ( 1 x 1.3 cm )
Description:
Dome-shaped button.
Object Number:
INV.7404
Marks:
stamped: front: "US" ; back: "SCOVILL MFG. CO."
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
10367
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Button
Classification:
Date:
1860-1870
Medium:
Brass
Dimensions:
Overall: 1/2 x 7/8 in. ( 1.3 x 2.2 cm )
Description:
Brass coat button; anchor on front.
Object Number:
1941.564[dup]
Marks:
stamped: front: "PMSS..." (in script)
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1870
eMuseum Object ID:
10348
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Cap badge
Classification:
Date:
1860-1880
Medium:
Brass
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 3/4 x 3 3/8 x 1/8 in. ( 9.5 x 8.6 x 0.3 cm )
Description:
Brass badge with coat of arms inside shield, topped by eagle and with inscription inside scroll at bottom.
Object Number:
INV.1699
Gallery Label:
This badge was worn on a uniform cap of the 69th New York Militia.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1880
eMuseum Object ID:
9663
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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