Shoulder patch
Classification:
Date:
1941-1945
Medium:
Rayon
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 x 2 3/8 x 1/8 in. ( 7.6 x 6 x 0.3 cm )
Description:
Oval rayon patch; three crossed arrows on front; the top halves of the arrows are white against a blue background; the bottom halves are blue against white.
Credit Line:
Gift of Augustus Kupka
Object Number:
INV.7430c
Gallery Label:
WWII era 23rd Army Corps shoulder patch.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1945
eMuseum Object ID:
42899
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Shoulder patch
Classification:
Date:
1940-1946
Medium:
Cotton
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 3/4 x 4 x 1/8 in. ( 14.6 x 10.2 x 0.3 cm )
Description:
Shield-shaped white patch with three dark blue chevrons sewn at bottom, and eagle perched above "S" inside diamond in center.
Credit Line:
Gift of Frank L. Jackson, 1946
Object Number:
INV.7494
Gallery Label:
This patch was worn on the left shoulder of a Navy uniform jacket. The "S" probably indicates Shore Patrol.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1946
eMuseum Object ID:
42892
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Chevrons
Classification:
Date:
1860-1870
Medium:
Wool
Dimensions:
Overall: 8 7/8 x 10 x 1/8 in. ( 22.5 x 25.4 x 0.3 cm )
Description:
Light blue felt background with three navy felt chevrons stitched at top, with arc of three navy bars that connect with the bottom chevron.
Object Number:
INV.11267
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1870
eMuseum Object ID:
42891
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Chevrons
Classification:
Date:
1860-1870
Medium:
Wool
Dimensions:
Overall: 6 x 9 1/4 x 1/8 in. ( 15.2 x 23.5 x 0.3 cm )
Description:
Three blue felt chevrons and blue felt diamond stitched to black felt background.
Object Number:
INV.11270
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1870
eMuseum Object ID:
42890
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Chevrons
Classification:
Date:
1860-1870
Medium:
Wool
Dimensions:
Overall: 6 1/2 x 8 3/8 x 1/8 in. ( 16.5 x 21.3 x 0.3 cm )
Description:
Three blue felt chevrons stitched to top of black felt background, with three blue bars at bottom.
Object Number:
INV.11266
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1870
eMuseum Object ID:
42889
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Chevrons
Classification:
Date:
1860-1870
Medium:
Wool
Dimensions:
Overall: 7 x 10 1/4 x 1/8 in. ( 17.8 x 26 x 0.3 cm )
Description:
Three blue felt chevrons stitched to black felt background.
Object Number:
INV.11273
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1870
eMuseum Object ID:
42888
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Chevrons
Classification:
Date:
1860-1870
Medium:
Wool, silk
Dimensions:
Overall: 8 1/2 x 10 x 1/8 in. ( 21.6 x 25.4 x 0.3 cm )
Description:
Three blue felt chevrons stitched to black felt background; gold silk crossed feathers in center of background.
Object Number:
INV.11272
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1870
eMuseum Object ID:
42887
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Chevrons
Classification:
Date:
1860-1870
Medium:
Wool
Dimensions:
Overall: 7 1/2 x 9 1/2 x 1/8 in. ( 19 x 24.1 x 0.3 cm )
Description:
Dark blue felt background with three dark blue chevrons stitched at top, and three bars at bottom.
Object Number:
INV.11264
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1870
eMuseum Object ID:
42886
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Hat plate
Classification:
Date:
1900-1920
Medium:
Brass, tin
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 3/4 x 5 x 1/8 in. ( 7 x 12.7 x 0.3 cm )
Description:
Curved, open-work brass plate in form of eagle grasping arrows in one talon, and branch in another, with shield on breast and banner at bottom.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mr. George R. Dyer, through his son, Elisha Dyer, October 28, 1956
Object Number:
INV.4385i
Marks:
stamped: in shield: "12"; in banner: "EXCELSIOR"
Gallery Label:
This plate was part of a unifrom hat worn by a member of the 12th Regiment, National Guard New York. It belonged to George R. Dyer, who was active in the NY national guard for nearly 40 years and retired as a Major-General in 1933.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1920
eMuseum Object ID:
42877
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Belt plates
Classification:
Date:
1860-1865
Medium:
Lead, brass
Dimensions:
largest: 2 x 3 1/2 x 1/2 in. ( 5.1 x 8.9 x 1.3 cm )
Description:
Oval lead plate covered with thin brass sheet on front; three hooks on back.
Credit Line:
Gift of Isaac B. Sniffen
Object Number:
1921.96ab
Marks:
stamped: front: "US"
Gallery Label:
These plates were worn on U.S. Army waistbelts.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1865
eMuseum Object ID:
42875
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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