Shoulder patch
Classification:
Date:
1940-1950
Medium:
Rayon
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 x 3 x 1/8 in. ( 7.6 x 7.6 x 0.3 cm )
Description:
Circular rayon patch; yellow shield in center enclosing yellow eagle, flanked by red/white wings on both sides; white lettering at top and bottom; black background and red border.
Object Number:
INV.2167
Marks:
sewn: BUNDLES/FOR/AMERICA"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1950
eMuseum Object ID:
9335
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Shoulder patch
Classification:
Date:
1940-1950
Medium:
Rayon, wool
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 7/8 x 2 7/8 x 1/8 in. ( 7.3 x 7.3 x 0.3 cm )
Description:
Circuler black felt patch with yellow rayon anchor in center, flanked by white lettering on both sides, and with yellow rope border.
Object Number:
INV.2149
Marks:
sewn: center: "US/NL/S"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1950
eMuseum Object ID:
9334
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Pompon
Classification:
Date:
1860-1890
Medium:
Wool, brass
Dimensions:
Overall: 6 x 1 3/4 in. ( 15.2 x 4.4 cm )
Description:
Red worsted pompon for military shako; inverted cone shape with brass cone and wire mount at base.
Object Number:
Z.2973
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1890
eMuseum Object ID:
9126
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Button
Classification:
Date:
1870-1880
Medium:
Brass
Dimensions:
Overall: 3/4 in. ( 1.9 cm )
Description:
Brass button; eagle stamped on front.
Object Number:
INV.2104
Marks:
stamped: back: "SUPERIOR /QUALITY"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1880
eMuseum Object ID:
9057
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Shoulder patch
Classification:
Date:
1940-1950
Medium:
Wool, rayon
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 1/8 x 2 3/8 x 1/8 in. ( 5.4 x 6 x 0.3 cm )
Description:
Rectangular black felt patch with row of four yellow rayon stars in center, with yellow lettering above and below.
Object Number:
INV.12266
Marks:
sewn: center: "20/YRS"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1950
eMuseum Object ID:
8945
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Brassard
Classification:
Date:
1941-1946
Medium:
Wool, silk
Dimensions:
Overall: 1/4 x 17 3/8 x 4 5/8 in. ( 0.6 x 44.1 x 11.7 cm )
Description:
Rectangular white wool felt brassard with dark blue felt circle at the center, with applied white triangle with red silk embroidered stripes.
Object Number:
INV.12299
Marks:
applied: center: "CIVIL DEFENSE"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1946
eMuseum Object ID:
8946
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Buttons (50)
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1940
Medium:
Metal, cardboard
Dimensions:
Overall: 8 1/2 x 9 x 1 in. ( 21.6 x 22.9 x 2.5 cm )
Description:
1Navy and 1 Army; box of 48 brass and metal buttons from each state of the union with their state seal.
Object Number:
INV.6302
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1940
eMuseum Object ID:
8878
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Waist belt buckle and clasp (2)
Classification:
Date:
1860-1865
Medium:
Brass
Dimensions:
Overall (buckle): 2 1/4 x 2 in. (5.7 x 5.1 cm)
Description:
Brass waist belt buckle with clasp; circular buckle with stamped lettering on front and clip on back fastens through center of circular clasp with wreathed design on edge.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Charles S. Fairchild
Object Number:
1926.98ab
Marks:
stamped: front buckle: "CS" (Confederate States of America)
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1865
eMuseum Object ID:
8864
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Clothing button w/ ribbon: cadet USMA
Classification:
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 x 2 x 2 in. ( 2.5 x 5.1 x 5.1 cm )
Object Number:
INV.4673
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
0
eMuseum Object ID:
8649
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
1951.387d
Classification:
Medium:
textile, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 x 10 x 8 in. ( 5.1 x 25.4 x 20.3 cm )
Object Number:
1951.387d
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
0
eMuseum Object ID:
8433
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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