Shoulder patches
Classification:
Date:
1940-1950
Medium:
Rayon
Dimensions:
largest: 3 1/2 x 2 5/8 x 1/8 in. ( 8.9 x 6.7 x 0.3 cm )
Description:
Blue, black, and red rayon patches; most are shield-shaped, with one circular and one square; embroidered with various designs of wings, eagles, unicorns, and eagle talons; all patches have a curved stripe attached to top embroidered with "AIRBORNE".
Credit Line:
Bequest of Henry O. Havemeyer, 1966
Object Number:
INV.7462a-f
Marks:
sewn: "AIRBORNE"
Gallery Label:
These patches were worn by members of U.S. Army Airborne Divisions, on the upper left sleeve of their uniform jackets.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1950
eMuseum Object ID:
43126
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Shoulder patch
Classification:
Date:
1940-1950
Medium:
Rayon
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 1/2 x 2 1/2 x 1/8 in. ( 6.4 x 6.4 x 0.3 cm )
Description:
Circular blue rayon patch; with yellow phoenix emerging from flames in center.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Henry O. Havemeyer, 1966
Object Number:
INV.7462o
Gallery Label:
These patch was worn by a member of the Veterans Administration, on the upper left sleeve of his uniform jacket.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1950
eMuseum Object ID:
43127
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Shoulder patches
Classification:
Date:
1940-1965
Medium:
Rayon, wool, cotton
Dimensions:
largest: 4 3/4 x 3 5/8 x 1/8 in. ( 12.1 x 9.2 x 0.3 cm )
Description:
Rayon patches in various shapes and colors; all with embroidered designs; some with animals, others with geometric shapes, arrows, swords, crosses, and plants.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Henry O. Havemeyer, 1966
Object Number:
INV.7468uuu-zzzzzzzz
Gallery Label:
These patches were worn by various branches of the U.S. Army and Navy, on the upper sleeves of their uniform jackets.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1965
eMuseum Object ID:
43125
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Shoulder patch
Classification:
Date:
1940-1965
Medium:
Rayon
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 7/8 x 2 1/4 x 1/8 in. ( 7.3 x 5.7 x 0.3 cm )
Description:
Red rayon patch; circular with flat bottom; with blue star in center against white background edged with red.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Henry O. Havemeyer, 1966
Object Number:
INV.7468ttt
Gallery Label:
This patch was worn by members of the U.S. Army operating in the North African Theatre.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1965
eMuseum Object ID:
43124
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Shoulder patch
Classification:
Date:
1941-1945
Medium:
Cotton
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 1/4 x 2 1/2 x 1/8 in. ( 5.7 x 6.4 x 0.3 cm )
Description:
Shield with bottom half red and top blue; what looks like white set of scales at top.
Credit Line:
Gift of Frank L. Jackson
Object Number:
INV.7435y
Gallery Label:
This patch was worn by a member of the 76th Army Division during World War II.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1945
eMuseum Object ID:
43101
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Chevrons
Classification:
Date:
1941-1945
Medium:
Cotton
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 3/4 x 3 x 1/8 in. ( 12.1 x 7.6 x 0.3 cm )
Description:
Three silver chevrons at top of navy patch; curved bar connected to bottom of third chevrons; other curved bar at bottom.
Credit Line:
Gift of Frank L. Jackson
Object Number:
INV.7435x
Gallery Label:
This patch was worn by a 2nd grade Army Technician Sergeant during World War II.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1945
eMuseum Object ID:
43100
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Shoulder patch
Classification:
Date:
1941-1945
Medium:
Rayon
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 7/8 x 3 1/8 x 1/8 in. ( 7.3 x 7.9 x 0.3 cm )
Description:
Blue star with white triangle in center.
Credit Line:
Gift of Frank L. Jackson
Object Number:
INV.7435w
Gallery Label:
This patch was worn by a member of the 3rd Army Corps during World War II.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1945
eMuseum Object ID:
43099
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Shoulder patch
Classification:
Date:
1941-1945
Medium:
Rayon
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 1/4 x 2 1/4 x 1/8 in. ( 5.7 x 5.7 x 0.3 cm )
Description:
White shield with blue edging.
Credit Line:
Gift of Frank L. Jackson
Object Number:
INV.7435v
Gallery Label:
This patch was worn by a member of the 3rd Army Service Command during World War II.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1945
eMuseum Object ID:
43098
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Shoulder patch
Classification:
Date:
1941-1945
Medium:
Rayon
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 3/8 x 1 7/8 x 1/8 in. ( 6 x 4.8 x 0.3 cm )
Description:
Olive rayon patch embroidered with red/white "2".
Credit Line:
Gift of Frank L. Jackson
Object Number:
INV.7435u
Gallery Label:
This patch was worn by a member of the U.S. 2nd Army during World War II.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1945
eMuseum Object ID:
43097
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Shoulder patch
Classification:
Date:
1941-1945
Medium:
Cotton, wool
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 3/8 x 3 3/4 x 1/8 in. ( 11.1 x 9.5 x 0.3 cm )
Description:
Navy wool shield with white eagle over "A" inside diamond; red chevron at bottom.
Credit Line:
Gift of Frank L. Jackson
Object Number:
INV.7435t
Gallery Label:
This patch was worn by a 3rd class Navy athletic instructor during World War II.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1945
eMuseum Object ID:
43096
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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