Chevrons
Classification:
Date:
1918-1920
Medium:
Wool, cotton
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 1/2 x 3 1/4 x 1/8 in. ( 14 x 8.3 x 0.3 cm )
Description:
Olive felt patch with three olive chevrons at top; in center is a pair of gold thread wings atop a helmet, which is inside a gold wheel.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Henry O. Havemeyer
Object Number:
INV.7472r
Gallery Label:
These chevrons were worn by a sergeant in the U.S. Army Motor Transport Corps, on the upper sleeves of his uniform jacket.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1920
eMuseum Object ID:
43241
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Shoulder patch
Classification:
Date:
1940-1950
Medium:
Rayon
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 3/4 x 1 1/2 x 1/8 in. ( 7 x 3.8 x 0.3 cm )
Description:
Black rayon patch; oval and embroidered with red missile.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Henry O. Havemeyer, 1966
Object Number:
INV.7462ww
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1950
eMuseum Object ID:
43232
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Shoulder patch
Classification:
Date:
1940-1950
Medium:
Rayon
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 5/8 x 2 5/8 x 1/8 in. ( 6.7 x 6.7 x 0.3 cm )
Description:
Circular rayon patch; with blue/red compass legs atop a white globe, against a yellow background.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Henry O. Havemeyer, 1966
Object Number:
INV.7462aaa
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1950
eMuseum Object ID:
43230
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Shoulder patches
Classification:
Date:
1940-1950
Medium:
Rayon
Dimensions:
largest: 2 1/2 x 2 1/2 x 1/8 in. ( 6.4 x 6.4 x 0.3 cm )
Description:
Blue rayon patches; one is circular with a white star above an orange eagle at bottom; other is square with a white star above a winged tiger.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Henry O. Havemeyer, 1966
Object Number:
INV.7462uu-vv
Gallery Label:
These patches were worn by members of U.S. Air Force units.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1950
eMuseum Object ID:
43229
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Shoulder patch
Classification:
Date:
1940-1950
Medium:
Rayon, wool
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 3/4 x 2 1/2 x 1/8 in. ( 9.5 x 6.4 x 0.3 cm )
Description:
Shield-shaped patch; white rayon shield with yellow cross in center, flanked by yellow wings and set against blue felt background; above shield is red lettering; at top of patch is target, and white star with red medallion in its center, all against gray rayon background.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Henry O. Havemeyer, 1966
Object Number:
INV.7462tt
Marks:
stitched: "DAF"
Gallery Label:
This patch was worn by a member of U.S. Air Force unit.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1950
eMuseum Object ID:
43227
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Cap patches
Classification:
Date:
1940-1950
Medium:
Rayon, wool
Dimensions:
largest: 1 3/4 x 1 3/4 x 1/8 in. ( 4.4 x 4.4 x 0.3 cm )
Description:
Circular felt patches; one red and other light blue; both embroidered with white parachute.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Henry O. Havemeyer, 1966
Object Number:
INV.7462rr-ss
Gallery Label:
These patches were worn by members of U.S. Army paratrooper units.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1950
eMuseum Object ID:
43225
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Shoulder patch
Classification:
Date:
1940-1965
Medium:
Wool, cotton, rayon
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 1/8 x 2 3/8 x 1/8 in. ( 5.4 x 6 x 0.3 cm )
Description:
Oval black felt patch; embroidered with red rayon bull head and yellow cotton lettering at top.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Henry O. Havemeyer, 1966
Object Number:
INV.7465nnnn
Marks:
sewn: "S.D."
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1965
eMuseum Object ID:
43221
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Shoulder patch
Classification:
Date:
1940-1965
Medium:
Wool, cotton
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 x 3 1/8 x 1/8 in. ( 5.1 x 7.9 x 0.3 cm )
Description:
Rainbow-shaped brown felt patch; embroidered with red, yellow, and blue cotton stripes.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Henry O. Havemeyer, 1966
Object Number:
INV.7465mmmm
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1965
eMuseum Object ID:
43220
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Shoulder patch
Classification:
Date:
1940-1965
Medium:
Wool, cotton
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 3/4 x 1/8 in. ( 7 x 0.3 cm )
Description:
Rectangular brown felt patch; embroidered with red cotton bull head, flanked by number at top and lettering at bottom.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Henry O. Havemeyer, 1966
Object Number:
INV.7465llll
Marks:
sewn: "34"; "SAND STORM"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1965
eMuseum Object ID:
43219
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Shoulder patch
Classification:
Date:
1940-1965
Medium:
Wool, cotton
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 x 2 3/4 x 1/8 in. ( 7.6 x 7 x 0.3 cm )
Description:
Circular brown felt patch; embroidered with purple cotton arrowhead with space in center in the shape of a T.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Henry O. Havemeyer, 1966
Object Number:
INV.7465kkkk
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1965
eMuseum Object ID:
43218
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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