Chevron
Classification:
Date:
1860-1870
Medium:
Wool
Dimensions:
Overall: 7 3/4 x 10 1/4 x 1/8 in. ( 19.7 x 26 x 0.3 cm )
Description:
Light blue felt background with dark blue diamond atop three dark blue chevrons.
Object Number:
INV.11269
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1870
eMuseum Object ID:
42759
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Chevron
Classification:
Date:
1860-1870
Medium:
Wool
Dimensions:
Overall: 6 3/4 x 9 1/2 x 1/8 in. ( 17.1 x 24.1 x 0.3 cm )
Description:
Two light blue chevrons stitched onto dark blue background.
Object Number:
INV.11276
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1870
eMuseum Object ID:
42758
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Buttons
Classification:
Date:
1880-1893
Medium:
Brass
Dimensions:
largest: 3/4 in. ( 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.
Object Number:
INV.307l-q
Marks:
stamped: back: "STEELE & JOHNSON/MFG. CO"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1893
eMuseum Object ID:
42751
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Buttons
Classification:
Date:
1880-1893
Medium:
Brass
Dimensions:
largest: 5/8 in. ( 1.6 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.
Object Number:
INV.307h-k
Marks:
stamped: back: "HORSTMANN/PHILADELPHIA"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1893
eMuseum Object ID:
42750
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Buttons
Classification:
Date:
1880-1898
Medium:
Brass
Dimensions:
largest: 3/4 in. ( 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.
Object Number:
INV.307a-g
Marks:
stamped: back: "SCOVILL MFG. CO./WATERBURY"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1898
eMuseum Object ID:
42749
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Cuff links
Classification:
Date:
1880-1893
Medium:
Brass
Dimensions:
largest: 1 x 1/2 in. ( 2.5 x 1.3 cm )
Description:
Circular links connected by chain to small cannons.
Object Number:
INV.307r-s
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1893
eMuseum Object ID:
42746
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Buttons
Classification:
Date:
1860-1865
Medium:
Brass
Dimensions:
largest: 7/8 in. ( 2.2 cm )
Description:
Brass domed buttons; with eagle perched over coat of arms inside shield.
Object Number:
INV.12691.4a-c
Marks:
stamped: ab) front: "EXCELSIOR"; back: "EXTRA QUALITY"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1865
eMuseum Object ID:
42745
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Buttons
Classification:
Date:
1880-1893
Medium:
Brass
Dimensions:
largest: 1/2 in. ( 1.3 cm )
Description:
Domed brass buttons.
Credit Line:
Gift of William Dey, 1944
Object Number:
INV.4863a-d
Marks:
stamped: front: "GAR" (Grand Army of the Republic); back: "HORSTMANN/PHILADELPHIA"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1893
eMuseum Object ID:
42741
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 a U with three vertical lines in its center; and varying numbers of red felt chevrons at bottom of patch; two of the patches have two and three chevrons respectively; other has three chevrons with a curved stripe connected to the top chevron, with the U between the stripe and the chevron.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Henry O. Havemeyer, 1966
Object Number:
INV.7475cc-ee
Gallery Label:
These patches were worn by members of an Army or Navy corps on the left upper sleeve of their uniform jackets. Two chevrons indicate a corporal, and three a sergeant. The curved stripe denotes a staff sergeant.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1950
eMuseum Object ID:
42739
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 3/4 x 1/8 in. ( 15.2 x 9.5 x 0.3 cm )
Description:
Shield-shaped black felt patches; all have white rayon eagle at top, perched over an open book; and varying numbers of red felt chevrons at bottom of patch; three of the patches have one, two, and three chevrons respectively; other has three chevrons with a curved stripe connected to the top chevron, with the book between the stripe and the chevron.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Henry O. Havemeyer, 1966
Object Number:
INV.7475y-bb
Gallery Label:
These patches were worn by members of an Army or Navy corps on the left upper 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:
42737
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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