Shoulder patch
Classification:
Date:
1941-1945
Medium:
Rayon
Dimensions:
Overall: 1/8 x 2 3/4 in. ( 0.3 x 7 cm )
Description:
Circular rayon patch; white torpedo inside roped border, against navy background.
Credit Line:
Gift of John H. Merscher
Object Number:
INV.7431a
Marks:
stitched: "PT"
Gallery Label:
This patch was worn by a member of the Navy Motor Torpedomen on the left sleeve of his jacket during World War II.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1945
eMuseum Object ID:
43040
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Ribbon
Classification:
Date:
1942-1945
Medium:
Silk, metal, bronze
Dimensions:
Overall: 3/8 x 1 3/8 x 1/4 in. ( 1 x 3.5 x 0.6 cm )
Description:
Striped blue, white, black, and red silk bar affixed to rectangular metal strip; with bronze pin on back.
Credit Line:
Gift of Frank L. Jackson
Object Number:
INV.7434r
Gallery Label:
This ribbon was awarded to an Army serviceman serving in the American theatre of operations during World War II. The blue stripe symbolized the Americas, the black and white stripes Germany, and the red stripe Japan.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1945
eMuseum Object ID:
43039
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Patch
Classification:
Date:
1941-1945
Medium:
Wool, cotton
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 3/8 x 1 1/2 x 1/8 in. ( 3.5 x 3.8 x 0.3 cm )
Description:
Rectangular brown wool patch; with five yellow cotton bars.
Credit Line:
Gift of Frank L. Jackson
Object Number:
INV.7434q
Gallery Label:
This patch was worn by enlisted personnel of all branches of the military on the left sleeve of their jackets during World War II. Each bar indicated six months overseas service.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1945
eMuseum Object ID:
43038
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Shoulder patch
Classification:
Date:
1941-1945
Medium:
Rayon
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 1/2 x 2 3/8 x 1/8 in. ( 6.4 x 6 x 0.3 cm )
Description:
Circular rayon patch; red lettering against white background in center; bordered with blue.
Credit Line:
Gift of Frank L. Jackson
Object Number:
INV.7434p
Marks:
stitched: "AA"
Gallery Label:
This patch was worn by a member of the Army AntiAircraft Command on the upper left sleeve of his jacket during World War II.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1945
eMuseum Object ID:
43037
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Buttons
Classification:
Date:
1941-1945
Medium:
Brass, plastic
Dimensions:
largest: 1/4 x 1 1/4 in. ( 0.6 x 3.2 cm )
Description:
Brass or plastic coat buttons.
Credit Line:
Gift of Frank L. Jackson
Object Number:
INV.7434m-o
Marks:
stamped: back of m: "SUPERIOR/QUALITY"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1945
eMuseum Object ID:
43036
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Sleeve patch
Classification:
Date:
1942-1945
Medium:
Cotton
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/2 x 1 3/8 x 1/8 in. ( 3.8 x 3.5 x 0.3 cm )
Description:
Circular blue badge with orange lettering.
Credit Line:
Gift of Frank L. Jackson
Object Number:
INV.7434l
Marks:
stitched: "M"
Gallery Label:
This patch was worn by a member of the NYC Patrol Corps during World War II. The patch indicated that the wearer was qualified to carry a revolver.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1945
eMuseum Object ID:
43035
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Cap badges
Classification:
Date:
1942-1945
Medium:
Tin, brass
Dimensions:
largest: 2 x 2 x 1/2 in. ( 5.1 x 5.1 x 1.3 cm )
Description:
One tin and one brass badge; eagle perched over shield that is flanked by figures of Native American and Dutch colonist (stylized seal of New York City).
Credit Line:
Gift of Frank L. Jackson
Object Number:
INV.7434jk
Gallery Label:
These badges were worn by members of the NYC Patrol Corps during World War II.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1945
eMuseum Object ID:
43034
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Shoulder patches
Classification:
Date:
1940-1946
Medium:
Cotton, rayon
Dimensions:
largest: 5 x 3 7/8 x 1/8 in. ( 12.7 x 9.8 x 0.3 cm )
Description:
Shield-shaped white cotton patches; two patches have two blue cotton chevrons at bottom, and the two others have one blue chevron at bottom; in center of all patches are blue rayon crossed wings surmounted by blue rayon eagle.
Credit Line:
Gift of H. Maxson Holloway, 1946
Object Number:
INV.11388f-i
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1946
eMuseum Object ID:
43023
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Shoulder patches
Classification:
Date:
1940-1946
Medium:
Wool, rayon
Dimensions:
largest: 4 1/4 x 3 1/2 x 1/8 in. ( 10.8 x 8.9 x 0.3 cm )
Description:
Shield-shaped black felt patches with red felt chevron at bottom; in center is white rayon eagle over white crossed wings.
Credit Line:
Gift of H. Maxson Holloway, 1946
Object Number:
INV.11388a-e
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1946
eMuseum Object ID:
43020
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Shoulder patch
Classification:
Date:
1950-1970
Medium:
Rayon
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 3/4 x 4 x 1/8 in. ( 7 x 10.2 x 0.3 cm )
Description:
Trapezoid-shaped rayon patch with two red missiles or bombs in center, against yellow/brown background.
Object Number:
INV.5461ff
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1970
eMuseum Object ID:
43019
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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