Belt plate
Classification:
Date:
1860-1865
Medium:
Lead, brass
Dimensions:
Overall: 3/8 x 2 1/2 in. ( 1 x 6.4 cm )
Description:
Circular plate with lead back and brass front stamped in center with an eagle grasping three arrows in one talon, and branch in other talon; three hooks on back.
Object Number:
Z.2570
Gallery Label:
This plate was worn on a shoulder belt, probably by a soldier serving in one of the New York State regiments during the Civil War.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1865
eMuseum Object ID:
42873
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Aiguillette
Classification:
Date:
1900-1950
Medium:
Cotton, silk, wool
Dimensions:
Overall: 18 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 1 1/4 in. ( 47 x 3.8 x 3.2 cm )
Description:
Khaki cotton loop, and tassel with red silk neck, green velvet collar, and khaki cotton braids.
Object Number:
INV.11279
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1950
eMuseum Object ID:
42869
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Aiguillette
Classification:
Date:
1830-1840
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 22 x 1 1/4 x 1 in. ( 55.9 x 3.2 x 2.5 cm )
Description:
Gold metallic thread looped cord with coiled tassel.
Credit Line:
Gift of Miss Margaret A. Jackson
Object Number:
1935.104k
Gallery Label:
This aiguillette is part of a military uniform worn by Dr. William H. Jackson (1810-1893) of New York City. He was commissioned surgeon of the 252nd Regiment of Infantry, New York, in 1840.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1840
eMuseum Object ID:
42868
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Buttons
Classification:
Date:
1860-1865
Medium:
Brass
Dimensions:
largest: 1/4 x 3/4 in. ( 0.6 x 1.9 cm )
Description:
Dome-shaped brass buttons stamped on front with eagle grasping branch in one talon, and arrows in other talon, with shield on breast.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mary G. Waters
Object Number:
X.389g-aa
Gallery Label:
These buttons were worn on the uniform coat of the donor's husband, Lucien P. Waters, who served in the Union Army during the Civil War.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1865
eMuseum Object ID:
42867
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Lapel pins
Classification:
Date:
1940-1950
Medium:
Brass, metal
Dimensions:
largest: 3/8 x 1/2 x 1/4 in. ( 1 x 1.3 x 0.6 cm )
Description:
Brass disk decorated with flying eagle above red and white stripes on front and screw on back.
Object Number:
INV.7428bc
Marks:
stamped: front: "NATIONAL DEFENSE"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1950
eMuseum Object ID:
42834
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Lapel insignia
Classification:
Date:
1940-1950
Medium:
Silver, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 3/8 x 5/8 x 1/4 in. ( 1 x 1.6 x 0.6 cm )
Description:
Gilded silver disk decorated with flying eagle on front and screw on back.
Object Number:
INV.7428a
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1950
eMuseum Object ID:
42833
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Button
Classification:
Date:
1860-1870
Medium:
Brass, tin
Dimensions:
Overall: 7/8 x 1/2 in. ( 2.2 x 1.3 cm )
Description:
Dome-shaped brass button stamped on front with eagle grasping branch in one talon, and arrows in other talon, encircled by border of stars, with shield on breast; tin back with brass pin.
Object Number:
INV.3267g
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1870
eMuseum Object ID:
42832
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Shoulder patch
Classification:
Date:
1941-1945
Medium:
Rayon
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 3/4 x 2 3/4 x 1/8 in. ( 7 x 7 x 0.3 cm )
Description:
Circular rayon patch; brown/yellow bumblebee in center, against navy background.
Credit Line:
Gift of Augustus Kupka
Object Number:
INV.7430b
Marks:
sewn: bottom: "SEABEES"
Gallery Label:
This patch was worn by U.S. Navy Seabees, a construction corps that served aboard battleships during World War II.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1945
eMuseum Object ID:
42809
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Buttons
Classification:
Date:
1860-1865
Medium:
Brass
Dimensions:
largest: 1/2 x 3/4 in. ( 1.3 x 1.9 cm )
Description:
Domed coat buttons with eagle perced atop anchor on front.
Object Number:
INV.14321ab
Marks:
stamped: back: "FIRMIN & SONS/153 STRAND"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1865
eMuseum Object ID:
42789
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Shoulder patches
Classification:
Date:
1940-1950
Medium:
Wool, rayon
Dimensions:
largest: 6 1/2 x 4 1/2 x 1/8 in. ( 16.5 x 11.4 x 0.3 cm )
Description:
Shield-shaped felt patches; three black and one navy; all have white rayon eagle at top, perched over crossed anchors; 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 anchors between the stripe and the chevron.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Henry O. Havemeyer, 1966
Object Number:
INV.7475yy-bbb
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:
42783
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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