Patch
Classification:
Date:
1910-1940
Medium:
Wool, cotton
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 3/4 x 3 1/4 x 1/8 in. ( 9.5 x 8.3 x 0.3 cm )
Description:
Rectangular olive felt patch with rounded top and bottom; in center is gold thread wheel flanked on both sides with wing, with wreath at bottom.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Henry O. Havemeyer
Object Number:
INV.7472tt
Gallery Label:
This patch was worn by a member of the U.S. Army Transportation Corps on the upper sleeves of his uniform jacket.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1940
eMuseum Object ID:
43334
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Patch
Classification:
Date:
1910-1940
Medium:
Wool, cotton
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 3/4 x 3 3/8 x 1/8 in. ( 9.5 x 8.6 x 0.3 cm )
Description:
Rectangular olive felt patch with rounded top and bottom; in center is gold thread caduceus flanked by wreath at bottom.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Henry O. Havemeyer
Object Number:
INV.7472ss
Gallery Label:
This patch was worn by a member of the U.S. Army Medical Department on the upper sleeves of his uniform jacket.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1940
eMuseum Object ID:
43333
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Patch
Classification:
Date:
1910-1940
Medium:
Wool, cotton
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 7/8 x 3 3/8 x 1/8 in. ( 7.3 x 8.6 x 0.3 cm )
Description:
Roughly oval olive felt patch with straight sides; in center is gold thread eagle perched atop wheel, which is surmounted by crossed sword and key, and flanked by wreath at bottom.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Henry O. Havemeyer
Object Number:
INV.7472rr
Gallery Label:
This patch was worn by a member of the U.S. Quartermaster Corps on the upper sleeves of his uniform jacket.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1940
eMuseum Object ID:
43332
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Shoulder patch
Classification:
Date:
1940-1950
Medium:
Rayon
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 1/2 x 3 x 1/8 in. ( 8.9 x 7.6 x 0.3 cm )
Description:
Rayon shield; red medallion in center of white star in center, flanked by yellow wings against blue background at top; at bottom is red lettering against white background.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Henry O. Havemeyer, 1966
Object Number:
INV.7462sss
Marks:
stitched: "USSTAF"
Gallery Label:
This patch was worn by a member of a U.S. Air Force unit.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1950
eMuseum Object ID:
43314
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Shoulder patches
Classification:
Date:
1940-1950
Medium:
Rayon
Dimensions:
largest: 2 3/4 x 2 3/4 x 1/8 in. ( 7 x 7 x 0.3 cm )
Description:
Blue rayon patches; all with number and various designs.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Henry O. Havemeyer, 1966
Object Number:
INV.7462bbb-ddd
Marks:
stitched: bbb: "5" (with white comet)
stitched: ccc: "7" (with white star)
stitched: ddd: "11" (with white star flanked by yellow wing)
Gallery Label:
These patches were probably worn by members of U.S. Air Force units.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1950
eMuseum Object ID:
43313
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Shoulder patches
Classification:
Date:
1940-1965
Medium:
Wool, cotton, rayon
Dimensions:
largest: 5 x 2 5/8 x 1/8 in. ( 12.7 x 6.7 x 0.3 cm )
Description:
Triangular patches; one is black felt embroidered with yellow rayon salamandar; one is brown with light blue lettering in center; other black with yellow cotton crosshairs; others enbroidered with multicolored sections.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Henry O. Havemeyer, 1966
Object Number:
INV.7465xxxxxx-ddddddd
Marks:
sewn: ddddddd: "P OF E"
Gallery Label:
The multicolored patches were worn by members of U.S. Army armored units.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1965
eMuseum Object ID:
43308
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Shoulder patches
Classification:
Date:
1940-1965
Medium:
Wool, cotton, rayon
Dimensions:
largest: 5 1/2 x 4 3/4 x 1/8 in. ( 14 x 12.1 x 0.3 cm )
Description:
Rectangular felt patches embroidered with lettering; various colors.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Henry O. Havemeyer, 1966
Object Number:
INV.7465jjjjjj-wwwwww
Marks:
sewn: jjjjjj: "A" (red crossed arrow and propeller)
sewn: kkkkkk: "A"
sewn: llllll: "RTC"
sewn: mmmmmm: "IX" (Army 11th Corps)
sewn: nnnnnn: "AS"
sewn: oooooo: "C/M/T"
sewn: pppppp: "A"
sewn: qqqqqq: "A" (pink cross design)
sewn: rrrrrr: "A"
sewn
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1965
eMuseum Object ID:
43307
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Shoulder patches
Classification:
Date:
1940-1965
Medium:
Wool, cotton, rayon
Dimensions:
largest: 3 3/8 x 2 5/8 x 1/8 in. ( 8.6 x 6.7 x 0.3 cm )
Description:
Circular felt patches embroidered with lettering; various colors.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Henry O. Havemeyer, 1966
Object Number:
INV.7465eeeeee-iiiiii
Marks:
sewn: eeeeee: "A"
sewn: ffffff: "E"
sewn: gggggg: "D/T/M"
sewn: hhhhhh: "M"
sewn: iiiiii: "AA"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1965
eMuseum Object ID:
43306
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Shoulder patches
Classification:
Date:
1940-1965
Medium:
Wool, cotton
Dimensions:
largest: 3 5/8 x 3 x 1/8 in. ( 9.2 x 7.6 x 0.3 cm )
Description:
Felt patches embroidered with eagle; two are red shields with black cotton eagle that has lettering inside small shield on breast; one is red and circular with a white eagle against black background; other is brown shield with gold eagle atop red/white/blue shield.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Henry O. Havemeyer, 1966
Object Number:
INV.7465aaaaaa-dddddd
Marks:
sewn: aaaaa-bbbbb: "B/H" (Black Hawk)
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1965
eMuseum Object ID:
43305
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Shoulder patches
Classification:
Date:
1940-1965
Medium:
Wool, cotton
Dimensions:
largest: 3 x 2 7/8 x 1/8 in. ( 7.6 x 7.3 x 0.3 cm )
Description:
Felt patches; two are embroidered with a yellow cotton sun; one with a multicolored sun; and one with a yellow crescent moon and white star.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Henry O. Havemeyer, 1966
Object Number:
INV.7465uuuuu-xxxxx
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1965
eMuseum Object ID:
43304
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Pages
