Shoulder patch
Classification:
Date:
1941-1945
Medium:
Cotton
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 1/2 x 3 3/4 x 1/8 in. ( 8.9 x 9.5 x 0.3 cm )
Description:
Triangular patch with red, blue, and yellow sections; black tank crossed by red lightning bolt in center.
Credit Line:
Gift of Frank L. Jackson
Object Number:
INV.7435ii
Gallery Label:
This patch was worn by a member of an armored division during World War II.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1945
eMuseum Object ID:
43142
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Chevrons
Classification:
Date:
1941-1945
Medium:
Cotton
Dimensions:
largest: 3 3/4 x 2 3/4 x 1/8 in. ( 9.5 x 7 x 0.3 cm )
Description:
One navy and one khaki patch; each with two chevrons at top, and "T" at bottom.
Credit Line:
Gift of Frank L. Jackson
Object Number:
INV.7435gg-hh
Gallery Label:
This patch was worn by 5th grade Army technicians during World War II.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1945
eMuseum Object ID:
43141
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Shoulder patch
Classification:
Date:
1941-1945
Medium:
Rayon
Dimensions:
Overall: 1/8 x 2 1/2 in. ( 0.3 x 6.4 cm )
Description:
Circular blue patch with white cog.
Credit Line:
Gift of Frank L. Jackson
Object Number:
INV.7435ff
Gallery Label:
This patch was worn by a member of the Army 4th Service Command during World War II.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1945
eMuseum Object ID:
43140
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Chevron
Classification:
Date:
1941-1945
Medium:
Cotton, wool
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 3/4 x 3 x 1/8 in. ( 7 x 7.6 x 0.3 cm )
Description:
Green chevron edged with navy.
Credit Line:
Gift of Frank L. Jackson
Object Number:
INV.7435ee
Gallery Label:
This patch was worn by an Army private first class during World War II.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1945
eMuseum Object ID:
43139
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Chevrons
Classification:
Date:
1941-1945
Medium:
Cotton
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 x 3 x 1/8 in. ( 10.2 x 7.6 x 0.3 cm )
Description:
Three silver chevrons edged with navy.
Credit Line:
Gift of Frank L. Jackson
Object Number:
INV.7435dd
Gallery Label:
This patch was worn by an Army sergeant during World War II.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1945
eMuseum Object ID:
43138
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Shoulder patch
Classification:
Date:
1941-1945
Medium:
Rayon
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 1/8 x 3 x 1/8 in. ( 7.9 x 7.6 x 0.3 cm )
Description:
Blue patch with yellow eagle perched over machine gun and Islamic-style castle.
Credit Line:
Gift of Frank L. Jackson
Object Number:
INV.7435cc
Gallery Label:
This patch was worn by a member of the Army Amphibious Corps during World War II.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1945
eMuseum Object ID:
43137
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Chevrons
Classification:
Date:
1941-1945
Medium:
Wool
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 x 3 x 1/8 in. ( 7.6 x 7.6 x 0.3 cm )
Description:
Two olive drab chevrons on navy patch.
Credit Line:
Gift of Frank L. Jackson
Object Number:
INV.7435bb
Gallery Label:
This patch was worn by an Army corporal during World War II.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1945
eMuseum Object ID:
43136
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Chevrons
Classification:
Date:
1941-1945
Medium:
Cotton
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 1/2 x 3 x 1/8 in. ( 11.4 x 7.6 x 0.3 cm )
Description:
Three silver chevrons on top of navy patch; curved bar connected to bottom chevrom.
Credit Line:
Gift of Frank L. Jackson
Object Number:
INV.7435aa
Gallery Label:
This patch was worn by a 3rd grade Army staff sergeant during World War II.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1945
eMuseum Object ID:
43135
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Shoulder patch
Classification:
Date:
1941-1945
Medium:
Cotton
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 5/8 x 2 3/8 x 1/8 in. ( 6.7 x 6 x 0.3 cm )
Description:
Blue oval with white star flanked by yellow wings; red medallion in center of star.
Credit Line:
Gift of Frank L. Jackson
Object Number:
INV.7435z
Gallery Label:
This patch was worn by a member of the Air Force during World War II.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1945
eMuseum Object ID:
43134
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Shoulder patches
Classification:
Date:
1940-1950
Medium:
Rayon
Dimensions:
largest: 3 3/4 x 3 7/8 x 1/8 in. ( 9.5 x 9.8 x 0.3 cm )
Description:
Triangular rayon patches; divided into red, yellow, and blue sections; with black tank as seen from a side view in center, crossed by a red lighning bolt; black division number at top in yellow section.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Henry O. Havemeyer, 1966
Object Number:
INV.7462p-ll
Marks:
stitched: p: "2"
stitched: q: "1"
stitched: r: "22"
stitched: s: "4"
stitched: t: "6"
stitched: u: "3"
stitched: v: "20"
stitched: w: "16"
stitched: x: "13"
stitched: y: "12"
stitched: z: "11"
stitched: aa: "14"
stitched: bb: "10"
stitched: c
Gallery Label:
These patches were worn by members of U.S. Army Armored Divisions, on the upper left sleeve of their uniform jackets.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1950
eMuseum Object ID:
43128
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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