Shoulder patches
Classification:
Date:
1940-1950
Medium:
Wool, rayon
Dimensions:
largest: 5 3/4 x 4 x 1/8 in. ( 14.6 x 10.2 x 0.3 cm )
Description:
Shield-shaped black felt patches; all have white rayon eagle at top, perched over three lightning bolts flanked by wing on both sides; and varying numbers of red felt chevrons at bottom of patch; three of the patches have one, two, and three chevrons respectively; the other has three chevrons with a curved stripe connected to the top chevron, with the lightning between the stripe and the chevron.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Henry O. Havemeyer, 1966
Object Number:
INV.7475ggggg-jjjjj
Gallery Label:
These patches were worn by members of an Army or Navy corps on the upper left sleeve of their uniform jackets. One chevron indicates a private first class, two a corporal, and three a sergeant. The curved stripe denotes a staff sergeant.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1950
eMuseum Object ID:
42997
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Shoulder patches
Classification:
Date:
1940-1950
Medium:
Wool, rayon
Dimensions:
largest: 5 1/2 x 4 x 1/8 in. ( 14 x 10.2 x 0.3 cm )
Description:
Shield-shaped black felt patches; all have white rayon eagle at top, perched over crossed hammers flanked by wing on both sides; and varying numbers of red felt chevrons at bottom of patch; three of the patches have one, two, and three chevrons respectively; the other has three chevrons with a curved stripe connected to the top chevron, with the hammers between the stripe and the chevron.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Henry O. Havemeyer, 1966
Object Number:
INV.7475ccccc-fffff
Gallery Label:
These patches were worn by members of an Army or Navy corps on the upper left sleeve of their uniform jackets. One chevron indicates a private first class, two a corporal, and three a sergeant. The curved stripe denotes a staff sergeant.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1950
eMuseum Object ID:
42995
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Shoulder patches
Classification:
Date:
1940-1950
Medium:
Wool, rayon
Dimensions:
largest: 5 1/2 x 3 3/4 x 1/8 in. ( 14 x 9.5 x 0.3 cm )
Description:
Shield-shaped black felt patches; all have white rayon eagle at top, perched over three lightning bolts pierced by arrow; and varying numbers of red felt chevrons at bottom of patch; three of the patches have one, two, and three chevrons respectively; the other has three chevrons with a curved stripe connected to the top chevron, with the bolts and arrow between the stripe and the chevron.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Henry O. Havemeyer, 1966
Object Number:
INV.7475yyyy-bbbbb
Gallery Label:
These patches were worn by members of an Army or Navy corps on the upper left sleeve of their uniform jackets. One chevron indicates a private first class, two a corporal, and three a sergeant. The curved stripe denotes a staff sergeant.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1950
eMuseum Object ID:
42994
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Shoulder patches
Classification:
Date:
1940-1950
Medium:
Wool, rayon
Dimensions:
largest: 6 3/8 x 4 x 1/8 in. ( 16.2 x 10.2 x 0.3 cm )
Description:
Shield-shaped black felt patches; all have white rayon eagle at top, perched over four lightning bolts; and varying numbers of red felt chevrons at bottom of patch; three of the patches have one, two, and three chevrons respectively; the other has three chevrons with a curved stripe connected to the top chevron, with the bolts between the stripe and the chevron.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Henry O. Havemeyer, 1966
Object Number:
INV.7475uuuu-xxxx
Gallery Label:
These patches were worn by members of an Army or Navy corps on the upper left sleeve of their uniform jackets. One chevron indicates a private first class, two a corporal, and three a sergeant. The curved stripe denotes a staff sergeant.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1950
eMuseum Object ID:
42993
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Shoulder patches
Classification:
Date:
1940-1950
Medium:
Wool, rayon
Dimensions:
largest: 6 x 3 7/8 x 1/8 in. ( 15.2 x 9.8 x 0.3 cm )
Description:
Shield-shaped black felt patches; all have white rayon eagle at top, perched over building; and varying numbers of red felt chevrons at bottom of patch; three of the patches have one, two, and three chevrons respectively; the other has three chevrons with a curved stripe connected to the top chevron, with the building between the stripe and the chevron.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Henry O. Havemeyer, 1966
Object Number:
INV.7475qqqq-tttt
Gallery Label:
These patches were worn by members of an Army or Navy corps on the upper left sleeve of their uniform jackets. One chevron indicates a private first class, two a corporal, and three a sergeant. The curved stripe denotes a staff sergeant.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1950
eMuseum Object ID:
42992
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Shoulder patches
Classification:
Date:
1940-1950
Medium:
Wool, rayon
Dimensions:
largest: 5 7/8 x 4 x 1/8 in. ( 14.9 x 10.2 x 0.3 cm )
Description:
Shield-shaped black felt patches; all have white rayon eagle at top, perched over circle flanked on both sides by wings, and pierced by arrow; and varying numbers of red felt chevrons at bottom of patch; three of the patches have one, two, and three chevrons respectively; the other has three chevrons with a curved stripe connected to the top chevron, with the circle between the stripe and the chevron.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Henry O. Havemeyer, 1966
Object Number:
INV.7475mmmm-pppp
Gallery Label:
These patches were worn by members of an Army or Navy corps on the upper left sleeve of their uniform jackets. One chevron indicates a private first class, two a corporal, and three a sergeant. The curved stripe denotes a staff sergeant.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1950
eMuseum Object ID:
42991
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Shoulder patch
Classification:
Date:
1940-1945
Medium:
Rayon
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 1/4 x 2 3/8 x 1/8 in. ( 5.7 x 6 x 0.3 cm )
Description:
Circular rayon pouch;
Credit Line:
Gift of Abram J. Abeloff
Object Number:
1972.2v
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1945
eMuseum Object ID:
42988
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Shoulder patch
Classification:
Date:
1940-1945
Medium:
Wool, rayon
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 1/4 x 2 1/8 x 1/8 in. ( 5.7 x 5.4 x 0.3 cm )
Description:
Octagon-shaped blue felt patch; white rayon number in center; edged with white.
Credit Line:
Gift of Abram J. Abeloff
Object Number:
1972.2dd
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1945
eMuseum Object ID:
42987
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Shoulder patch
Classification:
Date:
1940-1945
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 star flanked on both sides by yellow wings; in center of star is red medallion.
Credit Line:
Gift of Abram J. Abeloff
Object Number:
1972.2l
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1945
eMuseum Object ID:
42986
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Shoulder patch
Classification:
Date:
1940-1945
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 blue rayon patch with white cog in center.
Credit Line:
Gift of Abram J. Abeloff
Object Number:
1972.2mm
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1945
eMuseum Object ID:
42984
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.


