Patches
Classification:
Date:
1940-1950
Medium:
Rayon
Dimensions:
largest: 2 1/8 x 2 5/8 x 1/8 in. ( 5.4 x 6.7 x 0.3 cm )
Description:
Triangular blue rayon patches; embroidered with yellow designs including camera, weathervane, cog, missile, and tower with lightning bolts emanating from it.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Henry O. Havemeyer, 1966
Object Number:
INV.7462g-k
Gallery Label:
WWII era Air Force Armament Specialist, Communications Specialist, Engineering Specialist , Photography Specialist, and Weather Specialist lower sleeve insignia.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1950
eMuseum Object ID:
43080
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Shoulder patch
Classification:
Date:
1940-1965
Medium:
Rayon
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 x 2 5/8 x 1/8 in. ( 7.6 x 6.7 x 0.3 cm )
Description:
Rayon shield; vertical red, white, and blue stripes in center; blue lettering against grey background at top.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Henry O. Havemeyer, 1966
Object Number:
INV.7468qqq
Marks:
sewn: "FRANCE"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1965
eMuseum Object ID:
43079
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Shoulder patch
Classification:
Date:
1940-1965
Medium:
Rayon
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 3/4 x 2 3/4 x 1/8 in. ( 7 x 7 x 0.3 cm )
Description:
Circular blue rayon patch; with white galleon that has red cross on sails.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Henry O. Havemeyer, 1966
Object Number:
INV.7468nnn
Gallery Label:
This patch was worn by a member of the U.S. Caribbean Defense Command.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1965
eMuseum Object ID:
43076
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Buttons
Classification:
Date:
1941-1945
Medium:
Brass, plastic
Dimensions:
largest: 1/2 x 7/8 in. ( 1.3 x 2.2 cm )
Description:
Dome-shaped brass buttons; two with eagle above anchor; one with anchor; two have plastic backs.
Credit Line:
Gift of Frank L. Jackson
Object Number:
INV.7435e-g
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1945
eMuseum Object ID:
43047
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Shoulder strap pin
Classification:
Date:
1941-1945
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
largest: 1/4 x 1 x 3/8 in. ( 0.6 x 2.5 x 1 cm )
Description:
Rectangular metal bars with pin on back.
Credit Line:
Gift of Frank L. Jackson
Object Number:
INV.7435b-d
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1945
eMuseum Object ID:
43046
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 6 1/2 x 1/8 in. ( 7.9 x 16.5 x 0.3 cm )
Description:
Rayon patch; white lettering against blue background; with red edging.
Credit Line:
Gift of Frank L. Jackson, 1945
Object Number:
INV.7435a
Marks:
stitched: "TRAVERLERS/AID"
Gallery Label:
This patch was worn by a member of the Travelers Aid Society, which staffed USO stations during World War II.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1945
eMuseum Object ID:
43045
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Fabric samples
Classification:
Date:
1941-1945
Medium:
Wool, cotton, oilcloth
Dimensions:
largest: 7 1/2 x 8 x 1/2 in. ( 19 x 20.3 x 1.3 cm )
Description:
Rectangular samples of various types of fabrics, including oilcloth, alpaca wool, olive herringbone twill, black, navy, maroon, and olive-drab wool, and denim.
Credit Line:
Gift of John H. Merscher
Object Number:
INV.7431e-z
Gallery Label:
These samples illustrate the different types of fabrics used to make Navy shirts, jackets, trousers, and coats during World War II.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1945
eMuseum Object ID:
43044
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 7/8 in. ( 0.3 x 7.3 cm )
Description:
Circular rayon patch; embroidered with three red lightning bolts emanating from black mine; against blue/yellow background.
Credit Line:
Gift of John H. Merscher
Object Number:
INV.7431d
Gallery Label:
This patch was worn by a member of the Navy Minecraft unit on the left sleeve of his jacket during World War II.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1945
eMuseum Object ID:
43043
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 in. ( 0.3 x 5.1 cm )
Description:
Circular rayon patch; embroidered with bumblebee against navy background, with white edging.
Credit Line:
Gift of John H. Merscher
Object Number:
INV.7431c
Marks:
stitched: "SEABEES"
Gallery Label:
This patch was worn by a member of the Navy Seabees on the left sleeve of his jacket during World War II. The Seabees were the Navy's construction corps.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1945
eMuseum Object ID:
43042
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Shoulder patch
Classification:
Date:
1941-1945
Medium:
Cotton
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 1/4 x 3 x 1/8 in. ( 8.3 x 7.6 x 0.3 cm )
Description:
Red cotton patch; embroidered with yellow eagle perched over machine gun and Islamic-style castle or mosque.
Credit Line:
Gift of John H. Merscher
Object Number:
INV.7431b
Gallery Label:
This patch was worn by a member of the Navy Amphibious Landing Force on the left sleeve of his jacket during World War II.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1945
eMuseum Object ID:
43041
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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