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 a tripod; 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 tripod between the stripe and the chevron.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Henry O. Havemeyer, 1966
Object Number:
INV.7475u-x
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:
42735
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Shoulder patches
Classification:
Date:
1940-1950
Medium:
Wool, rayon
Dimensions:
largest: 6 1/4 x 4 x 1/8 in. ( 15.9 x 10.2 x 0.3 cm )
Description:
Shield-shaped black felt patches; all have white rayon eagle at top, perched over a missile; 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 missile between the stripe and the chevron.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Henry O. Havemeyer, 1966
Object Number:
INV.7475q-t
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:
42734
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Shoulder patch
Classification:
Date:
1940-1950
Medium:
Wool, paint
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 7/8 x 2 7/8 x 1/8 in. ( 7.3 x 7.3 x 0.3 cm )
Description:
Circular black felt patch with painted white star in center; painted in center of star is the head of an American Indian wearing a feather headress.
Object Number:
INV.6204
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1950
eMuseum Object ID:
42731
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Shoulder patch
Classification:
Date:
1940-1950
Medium:
Wool, rayon
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 x 3 x 1/8 in. ( 7.6 x 7.6 x 0.3 cm )
Description:
Rectangular blue felt patch; in center is small white rayon rectangle with number in center, flanked by eagle on left and lion on right.
Object Number:
INV.5075
Marks:
sewn: center: "II"
Gallery Label:
WWII era 2nd Army Corps shoulder patch.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1950
eMuseum Object ID:
42729
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Shoulder patch
Classification:
Date:
1940-1950
Medium:
Wool, cotton
Dimensions:
largest: 2 3/8 x 2 3/8 x 1/8 in. ( 6 x 6 x 0.3 cm )
Description:
Circular black felt patch with orange silk symbol and stars encircled by orange silk border.
Credit Line:
Gift of Frank L. Jackson, 1946
Object Number:
INV.5077ab
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1950
eMuseum Object ID:
42725
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Chevron
Classification:
Date:
1940-1950
Medium:
Wool
Dimensions:
Overall: 8 1/2 x 10 1/2 x 1/8 in. ( 21.6 x 26.7 x 0.3 cm )
Description:
Three light blue felt chevrons stiched onto dark blue background, with light blue crossed staffs in center.
Object Number:
INV.11262
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1950
eMuseum Object ID:
42720
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Chevron
Classification:
Date:
1940-1950
Medium:
Wool
Dimensions:
overall: 9 x 10 x 1/8 in.
Description:
Three light blue felt chevrons stiched onto dark blue background, with light blue crescent moon at center.
Object Number:
INV.11271
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1950
eMuseum Object ID:
42719
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Chevron
Classification:
Date:
1940-1950
Medium:
Wool
Dimensions:
Overall: 9 x 10 x 1/8 in. ( 22.9 x 25.4 x 0.3 cm )
Description:
Three light blue felt chevrons stiched onto dark blue background, with arc of three bars at bottom.
Object Number:
INV.11268
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1950
eMuseum Object ID:
42712
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Shoulder patches
Classification:
Date:
1940-1950
Medium:
Wool, rayon
Dimensions:
largest: 5 1/2 x 4 x 1/8 in. ( 14 x 10.2 x 0.3 cm )
Description:
Shield-shaped black felt patches; all have white rayon eagle at top, perched over a parachute flanked on both sides by wings; 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 parachute between the stripe and the chevron.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Henry O. Havemeyer, 1966
Object Number:
INV.7475m-p
Gallery Label:
These patches were worn by members of an Army or Air Force 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:
42701
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 a symbol consisting of a trapezoid stacked on top of a rectangle; 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 symbol between the stripe and the chevron.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Henry O. Havemeyer, 1966
Object Number:
INV.7475i-l
Gallery Label:
These patches were worn by members of an Army or Navy corps on the upper left sleeve of their uniform jacket. 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:
42699
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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