Ribbon
Classification:
Date:
1941-1945
Medium:
Silk, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 3/8 x 1 3/8 x 1/8 in. ( 1 x 3.5 x 0.3 cm )
Description:
Striped silk bar affixed to front of rectangular metal strip with pin on back; bar is green with yellow stripe at each end.
Credit Line:
Gift of Frank L. Jackson
Object Number:
INV.7432l
Gallery Label:
This ribbon was awarded to a member of the Women's Auxiliary Army Corps for service during World War II.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1945
eMuseum Object ID:
7037
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Collection of uniform buttons & brasser: WW II
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Medium:
textile,metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 x 12 x 16 in. ( 5.1 x 30.5 x 40.6 cm )
Object Number:
INV.7433
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
0
eMuseum Object ID:
7036
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Shako
Classification:
Date:
1870-1900
Medium:
Leather
Dimensions:
Overall: 6 1/2 x 10 1/2 x 6 3/4 in. ( 16.5 x 26.7 x 17.1 cm )
Description:
Black leather shako with cylindrical, flat-topped crown which is tapered and angled forward; visor with underside painted green; top-stitched bands reinforce side seams and seam joining top to sides of crown; ventilation disks on either side near upper edge; metal-reinforced mount for front insignia at center front (insignia missing); black leather chin strip with ends secured to inside edges of crown.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mr. DeWitt M. Lockman
Object Number:
1931.77
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
7034
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Shoulder patch
Classification:
Date:
1940-1965
Medium:
Wool
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 1/2 x 3 3/8 x 1/8 in. ( 8.9 x 8.6 x 0.3 cm )
Description:
Rectangular black felt patch; embroidered with white circle.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Henry O. Havemeyer, 1966
Object Number:
INV.7465ffff
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1965
eMuseum Object ID:
7032
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Collection of patches in envelope: US Army WW II
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Medium:
textile
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 x 10 x 5 in. ( 2.5 x 25.4 x 12.7 cm )
Object Number:
INV.7430
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
0
eMuseum Object ID:
7033
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Gorget
Classification:
Date:
1820-1840
Medium:
Metal, wool
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 x 5 1/2 x 3 7/8 in. ( 2.5 x 14 x 9.8 cm )
Description:
Metal crescent-shaped regimental army gorget lined with dark blue wool felt, with metal cord loops anchoring buttons at each tip of crescent, seal of the United States applied at the center.
Credit Line:
Gift of Oscar T. Barck
Object Number:
1931.42
Marks:
cast: across banner above eagle's head: "E PLURIBUS UNUM"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1840
eMuseum Object ID:
7030
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Collection of Marine patches
Classification:
Medium:
cloth
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 x 7 x 11 in. ( 7.6 x 17.8 x 27.9 cm )
Object Number:
INV.7463
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
0
eMuseum Object ID:
7028
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Sash
Classification:
Date:
1855-1863
Medium:
Cotton
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 3/4 x 5 5/8 x 132 in. ( 4.4 x 14.3 x 335.3 cm )
Description:
Red (faded) cotton jersey sash with tassels on both ends.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Robert Stanard Swords
Object Number:
1960.78
Gallery Label:
According to the accession record, this sash was worn by Colonel Robert S. Swords, who served in the 7th Regiment New York National Guard. He was assigned to take charge of the draft riots in New York City in July, 1863.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1863
eMuseum Object ID:
7027
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Collection of buttons: Civil War
Classification:
Medium:
Brass
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 x 8 x 6 in. ( 5.1 x 20.3 x 15.2 cm )
Object Number:
1934.162
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
0
eMuseum Object ID:
6982
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Buttons
Classification:
Date:
1860-1865
Medium:
Brass
Dimensions:
largest: 1/2 x 3/4 in. ( 1.3 x 1.9 cm )
Description:
Domed brass coat buttons.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Morgan Grinell
Object Number:
1930.66ab
Marks:
stamped: b) front: "EXCELSIOR"; back: "EXTRA QUALITY"
stamped: a) front: "VIRGINIA/SIC SEMPER TYRANNIS"; back: "SCOVILL MFG. CO./WATERBURY"
Gallery Label:
These buttons were collected by Dr. John Osgood Stone. According to the donor, one button came from the coat of a Confederate prisoner, the other from the Civil War battlefield of Williamsburg, Virginia.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1865
eMuseum Object ID:
6978
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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