Collection of military buttons in envelopes w/docu
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Medium:
metal, paper
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 x 9 x 6 in. ( 5.1 x 22.9 x 15.2 cm )
Object Number:
INV.6314
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
0
eMuseum Object ID:
6976
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Collar pin
Classification:
Date:
1917-1918
Medium:
Brass
Dimensions:
Overall: 1/4 x 1 in. ( 0.6 x 2.5 cm )
Description:
Circular brass pin with crossed rifles in center, with regiment number at top.
Object Number:
1937.29
Marks:
applied: "165/HQ"
Gallery Label:
This pin was worn by a member of the 165th U.S Infantry (69th NY National Guard) on his jacket collar during World War I.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1918
eMuseum Object ID:
6970
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Brassard
Classification:
Date:
1941-1946
Medium:
Wool, cotton
Dimensions:
Overall: 1/8 x 29 1/2 x 4 1/2 in. ( 0.3 x 74.9 x 11.4 cm )
Description:
Black wool felt naval brassard, rectangular with oblique corners, yellow felt "SP" at the center, with cotton twill weave fabric tape ties at each side.
Credit Line:
Gift of Frank L. Jackson, 1946
Object Number:
INV.7429
Marks:
applied: at center: "SP"
Gallery Label:
This brassard designated a member of the U.S. Navy's Shore Patrol, the Navy's equivalent of the Army's Military Police (MP).
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1946
eMuseum Object ID:
6969
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Service cap
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1940
Medium:
Wool, other textile, leather, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 3/4 x 11 x 10 3/8 in. ( 12.1 x 27.9 x 26.4 cm )
Description:
Olive drab wool service cap with brown leather visor and chin strap; gilded metal insignia representing the New York State seal; buttons securing chin strap embossed with similar insignia.
Credit Line:
Gift of the 7th Regiment, National Guard New York, through Major Kenneth C. Miller
Object Number:
1967.83c
Marks:
maker's label: inside top of crown: "RIDABOCK & COMPANY / 65-67 MADISON AVE / TRADE MARK / NEW YORK"
in relief: on front insignia: "EXCELSIOR"
Gallery Label:
According to the accession records, this cap was part of the uniform worn by Kenneth C. Miller as a 1st-Lieutenant in the 107th Infantry Regiment (7th Regiment), National Guard New York.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1940
eMuseum Object ID:
6967
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Hat fragment
Classification:
Date:
1850-1870
Medium:
Leather, paint
Dimensions:
Overall: 6 x 4 1/2 x 1 in. ( 15.2 x 11.4 x 2.5 cm )
Description:
Rigid, roughly rectangular black patent leather visor from a military hat, with green painted underside.
Object Number:
INV.11371
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1870
eMuseum Object ID:
6961
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Gaiter
Classification:
Date:
1800-1865
Medium:
Leather, brass, iron, cotton
Dimensions:
Overall: 11 7/8 x 6 1/2 in. ( 30.2 x 16.5 cm )
Description:
Leather, brass, and iron gaiter; stitched, hollow brown leather legging with bulbous top that tapers to bottom; fastened with buckle and strap at top.
Credit Line:
Gift of Charles M. Lefferts, 1923
Object Number:
INV.11383
Gallery Label:
According to an attached tag, this gaiter was part of a collection of military uniform parts donated by Charles M. Lefferts in July, 1923.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1865
eMuseum Object ID:
6960
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Belt
Classification:
Date:
1900-1945
Medium:
Wool, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 1/2 x 37 1/2 x 1 7/8 in. ( 1.3 x 95.2 x 4.8 cm )
Description:
Khaki-colored woven wool belt with metal terminus at one end, square metal swivel buckle at the opposite end.
Object Number:
INV.11379
Marks:
stamped: near buckle: "S8240"
handwritten: near center: "ALAN SABIN / 42 078 240"
Gallery Label:
This belt was worn by Alan Sabin.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1945
eMuseum Object ID:
6959
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Shoulder knots (pair)
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1900
Medium:
Textile, metal
Dimensions:
each: 6 3/4 x 4 x 1 1/4 in. ( 17.1 x 10.2 x 3.2 cm )
Description:
Pair of cavalry officer's shoulder knots; pad with embroidered "A" framed by two embroidered bars on yellow wool ground, with three rows of gold braid surrounding; strap with interlaced gold braid and gilded metal button embossed with New York state shield; steel strap fastener.
Object Number:
1849ab
Marks:
embroidered: on pad: "A"
maker's label: stitched to reverse: "ESTABLISHED 1838 / THE WAR[raised arm with mace]NOCK CO. / TRADE MARK / NEW YORK."
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
6957
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Coat and trousers
Classification:
Medium:
textile, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 x 26 x 32 in. ( 10.2 x 66 x 81.3 cm )
Object Number:
1936.170ab
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
0
eMuseum Object ID:
6928
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Collection of lapel buttons: Grand Army of the Republic
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Medium:
metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 x 2 x 1 in. ( 2.5 x 5.1 x 2.5 cm )
Object Number:
INV.7363
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
0
eMuseum Object ID:
6925
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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