Collar insignia
Classification:
Date:
1895-1901
Medium:
Wool, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/4 x 2 3/8 x 1/8 in. ( 3.2 x 6 x 0.3 cm )
Description:
Oval black velvet patch with gold metal crossed cannons; in center of cannons is a medallion containing a gold number against a red velvet background.
Credit Line:
Gift of Fred Lockley
Object Number:
1953.291c
Marks:
affixed: center: "7"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1901
eMuseum Object ID:
42937
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Patch
Classification:
Date:
1940-1950
Medium:
Silk
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/2 x 2 7/8 x 1/8 in. ( 3.8 x 7.3 x 0.3 cm )
Description:
Diamond-shaped olive silk patch; in center is yellow eagle.
Object Number:
INV.7428d
Gallery Label:
WWII era Honorable Discharge Emblem.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1950
eMuseum Object ID:
42935
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Hat insignia
Classification:
Date:
1860-1870
Medium:
Wool, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/2 x 2 3/8 x 3/8 in. ( 3.8 x 6 x 1 cm )
Description:
Oval black felt patch with silver metal foliate "US" in center, flanked by gold metal wreath at bottom.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Thomas A. Eddy
Object Number:
1920.129n
Marks:
affixed: center: "US"
Gallery Label:
According to the accession records, this patch was worn on a hat that belonged to Abner Doubleday (1819-1893). Doubleday graduated from West Point in 1842 and served in the Mexican and Civil Wars. He is best known as the inventor of baseball.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1870
eMuseum Object ID:
42934
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Shoulder patch
Classification:
Date:
1900-1950
Medium:
Wool, rayon
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 1/2 x 2 1/4 x 1/8 in. ( 8.9 x 5.7 x 0.3 cm )
Description:
Black felt patch in the shape of the state of Indiana; flaming yellow rayon torch in center, surrounded by stars and yeelow lettering at top and bottom; patch edged with yellow.
Object Number:
INV.4181
Marks:
sewn: center: "INDIANA/LEGION"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1950
eMuseum Object ID:
42932
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Shoulder patches
Classification:
Date:
1940-1950
Medium:
Rayon, wool
Dimensions:
largest: 3 1/2 x 3 7/8 x 1/8 in. ( 8.9 x 9.8 x 0.3 cm )
Description:
Triangular patches with red, yellow, and blue rayon sections; red lightning over black tank in center.
Object Number:
INV.5461a-d
Marks:
sewn: top of a: "5"
sewn: top of b: "10"
sewn: top of c: "1"
sewn: top of d: "4"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1950
eMuseum Object ID:
42931
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Buttons mounted on board
Classification:
Date:
1910-1918
Medium:
Brass, horn, paper, cotton
Dimensions:
Overall: 20 x 17 x 1/4 in. ( 50.8 x 43.2 x 0.6 cm )
Description:
Brass or horn buttons; disk and dome-shaped; stamped with various symbols and letters; buttons are mounted on rectangular paper board with cotton cover.
Object Number:
INV.11103a-bbb
Marks:
stamped: c-d, g-i: "E PLURIBUS UNUM" (inside scroll at top of button)
stamped: m-n: "CADET/U.S.M.A." (Military Academy cadet)
stamped: o-q: "US/NR" (Naval Reserve)
stamped: x-z: "USAT" (Army Transport)
stamped: pp-qq: "AMERICAN/RED CROSS"
stamped: rr
Gallery Label:
These buttons were worn by members of various branches of the U.S. military during World War I.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1918
eMuseum Object ID:
42930
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Sleeve patches
Classification:
Date:
1942-1945
Medium:
Rayon
Dimensions:
largest: 1 1/2 x 3 3/4 x 1/8 in. ( 3.8 x 9.5 x 0.3 cm )
Description:
Blue bars with tilted sides and orange border.
Credit Line:
Gift of Frank L. Jackson, 1946
Object Number:
INV.7491ab
Gallery Label:
These patches were worn by members of the New York City Patrol Corps on their uniform jacket sleeves.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1945
eMuseum Object ID:
42926
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Lapel patch
Classification:
Date:
1942-1945
Medium:
Rayon, wool
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/4 x 1 3/8 x 1/8 in. ( 3.2 x 3.5 x 0.3 cm )
Description:
Blue wool shield with orange border, and white lettering in center.
Credit Line:
Gift of Frank L. Jackson
Object Number:
INV.7492b
Marks:
sewn: center: "N.Y.C."
Gallery Label:
This patch was worn by a member of the New York City Patrol Corps on his uniform jacket lapel.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1945
eMuseum Object ID:
42925
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Cap patch
Classification:
Date:
1942-1945
Medium:
Rayon
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 5/8 x 1 1/2 x 1/8 in. ( 4.1 x 3.8 x 0.3 cm )
Description:
Blue shield with orange border, and white lettering in center.
Credit Line:
Gift of Frank L. Jackson
Object Number:
INV.7492a
Marks:
sewn: center: "N.Y.C."
Gallery Label:
This patch was worn by a member of the New York City Patrol Corps on his uniform cap.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1945
eMuseum Object ID:
42924
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Belt plate
Classification:
Date:
1860-1865
Medium:
Brass
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 x 3 3/8 x 1/8 in. ( 5.1 x 8.6 x 0.3 cm )
Description:
Rectangular brass plate stamped in center with a female figure holding staff and sword, standing over a fallen male figure, and encircled by oval border.
Object Number:
1920.138
Marks:
stamped: inside oval border on front: "SIC SEMPER TYRANNIS/VIRGINIA"
Gallery Label:
This plate was worn on the waistbelt of a Virginia soldier in the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia during the Civil War.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1865
eMuseum Object ID:
42920
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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