Shoulder patch

Date: 
1941-1945
Medium: 
Cotton
Dimensions: 
Overall: 1/8 x 2 5/8 in. ( 0.3 x 6.7 cm )
Description: 
Circular with grey axe splitting tree.
Credit Line: 
Gift of Frank L. Jackson
Object Number: 
INV.7435s
Gallery Label: 
This patch was worn by a member of the 84th Army Division during World War II.
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1945
eMuseum Object ID: 
43095
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Shoulder patch

Date: 
1941-1945
Medium: 
Rayon
Dimensions: 
Overall: 3 1/4 x 3 x 1/8 in. ( 8.3 x 7.6 x 0.3 cm )
Description: 
Shield with yellow ship's wheel against red background.
Credit Line: 
Gift of Frank L. Jackson
Object Number: 
INV.7435r
Gallery Label: 
This patch was worn by a member of the Army Transportation Corps during World War II.
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1945
eMuseum Object ID: 
43094
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Shoulder patch

Date: 
1941-1945
Medium: 
Cotton
Dimensions: 
Overall: 1/8 x 2 1/8 in. ( 0.3 x 5.4 cm )
Description: 
Circular patch; white ship's wheel against blue background; green border.
Credit Line: 
Gift of Frank L. Jackson
Object Number: 
INV.7435q
Gallery Label: 
This patch was worn by a member of the 35th Army Division during World War II.
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1945
eMuseum Object ID: 
43093
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Chevrons

Date: 
1941-1945
Medium: 
Cotton
Dimensions: 
Overall: 4 1/4 x 3 1/8 x 1/8 in. ( 10.8 x 7.9 x 0.3 cm )
Description: 
Three silver chevrons at top of navy patch; letter "T" at bottom.
Credit Line: 
Gift of Frank L. Jackson
Object Number: 
INV.7435p
Gallery Label: 
These chevrons were worn by a 4th grade Army technician during World War II.
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1945
eMuseum Object ID: 
43092
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Ribbon

Date: 
1941-1945
Medium: 
Silk, metal
Dimensions: 
Overall: 3/4 x 3/4 x 1/8 in. ( 1.9 x 1.9 x 0.3 cm )
Description: 
Square red, white, and blue silk bar affixed to metal strip with pin on back; black telephone in center.
Credit Line: 
Gift of Frank L. Jackson
Object Number: 
INV.7435o
Gallery Label: 
This ribbon was presented to employees of the New York Telephone Co. to indicate employment in an essential war service.
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1945
eMuseum Object ID: 
43091
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Ribbons

Date: 
1941-1945
Medium: 
Silk, metal
Dimensions: 
largest: 3/8 x 4 1/8 x 1/8 in. ( 1 x 10.5 x 0.3 cm )
Description: 
Each ribbon consists of striped silk bars in various colors affixed to rectangular metal strip; one has three bars; one has two, other has one bar.
Credit Line: 
Gift of Frank L. Jackson
Object Number: 
INV.7435l-n
Gallery Label: 
These ribbons were awarded to Army servicemen for service in various theatres of war. The two and three-bar ribbons indicate service in the American, and European-African-Middle Eastern theatres.
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1945
eMuseum Object ID: 
43090
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Pin

Date: 
1941-1945
Medium: 
Brass
Dimensions: 
Overall: 1/2 x 7/8 in. ( 1.3 x 2.2 cm )
Description: 
Brass circle affixed with "US"; pin on back.
Credit Line: 
Gift of Frank L. Jackson
Object Number: 
INV.7435k
Gallery Label: 
This pin was worn on the collar of an Army enlisted man's jacket.
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1945
eMuseum Object ID: 
43089
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Pin

Date: 
1941-1945
Medium: 
Metal
Dimensions: 
Overall: 3/4 x 1 7/8 x 1/8 in. ( 1.9 x 4.8 x 0.3 cm )
Description: 
White metal eagle with shield on breast, and branch in claws; pin on back.
Credit Line: 
Gift of Frank L. Jackson
Object Number: 
INV.7435j
Gallery Label: 
This pin was worn on the shoulder strap of a Colonel's jacket.
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1945
eMuseum Object ID: 
43088
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Shoulder patch

Date: 
1940-1965
Medium: 
Rayon
Dimensions: 
Overall: 3 1/4 x 3 x 1/8 in. ( 8.3 x 7.6 x 0.3 cm )
Description: 
Red rayon shield; with yellow ship's sterring wheel.
Credit Line: 
Bequest of Henry O. Havemeyer, 1966
Object Number: 
INV.7468sss
Gallery Label: 
This patch was worn by members of the U.S. Port of Embarkation Service.
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1965
eMuseum Object ID: 
43083
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Shoulder patch

Date: 
1940-1965
Medium: 
Rayon
Dimensions: 
Overall: 2 3/4 x 2 x 1/8 in. ( 7 x 5.1 x 0.3 cm )
Description: 
Red rayon shield; white airplane at top, over white parachute at bottom.
Credit Line: 
Bequest of Henry O. Havemeyer, 1966
Object Number: 
INV.7468rrr
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1965
eMuseum Object ID: 
43082
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

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