Belt plate
Classification:
Date:
1860-1870
Medium:
Brass, lead
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 1/4 x 3 1/2 x 1/8 in. ( 5.7 x 8.9 x 0.3 cm )
Description:
Oval lead plate with thin brass sheet on front; three hooks on back.
Credit Line:
Gift of Charles MacCauley
Object Number:
1922.151b
Marks:
stamped: front: "US"
Gallery Label:
This plate was worn on a U.S. Army regulation waistbelt, probably during the Civil War.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1870
eMuseum Object ID:
42917
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Belt plate
Classification:
Date:
1880-1920
Medium:
Brass, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 3/8 x 4 1/2 x 1/2 in. ( 8.6 x 11.4 x 1.3 cm )
Description:
Curved, corner-cut rectangular brass plate; affixed to front is white metal design of banner over coat of arms inside oval shield, which sits on a banner and assorted swords/spears, with banner at bottom and eagle grasping banner at top; hooks on back of plate.
Object Number:
1966.65
Marks:
stamped: banner at plate bottom: "NATIONAL GUARD"
stamped: banner at plate center: "PRO PATRIA ET GLORIA"
Gallery Label:
This plate was part of a dress uniform belt worn by a New York State National Guardsman.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1920
eMuseum Object ID:
42916
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Belt buckle
Classification:
Date:
1855-1865
Medium:
Brass
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 x 3 x 1/4 in. ( 5.1 x 7.6 x 0.6 cm )
Description:
Two-piece brass belt buckle; circular piece with eagle perched atop anchor on front that slides into another piece with rectangular slot with wreathed border.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mary L. and Ellen Constant
Object Number:
1943.362ab
Gallery Label:
This buckle was part of a uniform worn by Theodore Allen, who served in the U.S. Navy during the Civil War.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1865
eMuseum Object ID:
42914
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Belt plate
Classification:
Date:
1860-1870
Medium:
Brass, silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 x 3 x 1/8 in. ( 5.1 x 7.6 x 0.3 cm )
Description:
Rectangular, silver-coated brass plate with stamped eagle in center with shield on breast, three arrows in one talon, branch in other talon, and flanked by wreath at bottom, with rayed background, thirteen stars, and inscription inside scroll at top.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mr. George R. Dyer, through his son, Elisha Dyer, October 28, 1956
Object Number:
INV.4385b
Marks:
stamped: front: "E PLURIBUS UNUM"
Gallery Label:
This plate was worn on a U.S. Army officer's sword belt.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1870
eMuseum Object ID:
42913
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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 crossed flags; 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 flags between the stripe and the chevron.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Henry O. Havemeyer, 1966
Object Number:
INV.7475ooo-rrr
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:
42910
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 4 x 1/8 in. ( 15.2 x 10.2 x 0.3 cm )
Description:
Shield-shaped black felt patches; all have white rayon eagle at top, perched over crossed key and feather; 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 key and feather between the stripe and the chevron.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Henry O. Havemeyer, 1966
Object Number:
INV.7475kkk-nnn
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:
42909
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 4 x 1/8 in. ( 15.2 x 10.2 x 0.3 cm )
Description:
Shield-shaped black felt patches; all have white rayon eagle at top, perched over crossed axes; 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 axes between the stripe and the chevron.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Henry O. Havemeyer, 1966
Object Number:
INV.7475ggg-jjj
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:
42908
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 1/4 x 1/8 in. ( 16.2 x 10.8 x 0.3 cm )
Description:
Shield-shaped black felt patches; all have white rayon eagle at top, perched over crossed cylidrical rods; 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 rods between the stripe and the chevron.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Henry O. Havemeyer, 1966
Object Number:
INV.7475ccc-fff
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:
42906
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Patch
Classification:
Date:
1940-1950
Medium:
Wool, silk
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 1/8 in. ( 3.8 x 3.8 x 0.3 cm )
Description:
Circular black felt patch; in center is yellow silk anchor, flanked on both sides by white silk letters, encircled by yellow border.
Object Number:
INV.2424
Marks:
sewn: center: "NL"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1950
eMuseum Object ID:
42902
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Shoulder patch
Classification:
Date:
1941-1945
Medium:
Rayon
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 x 2 x 1/8 in. ( 7.6 x 5.1 x 0.3 cm )
Description:
Shield-shaped rayon patch; in center is orange head of American Indian against blue background; patch edged with orange.
Credit Line:
Gift of Augustus Kupka
Object Number:
INV.7430d
Gallery Label:
This patch was worn by members of the 98th U.S. Army Division during World War II.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1945
eMuseum Object ID:
42900
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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