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 perched over globe at top, 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 globe between the stripe and the chevron.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Henry O. Havemeyer, 1966
Object Number:
INV.7475e-h
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:
42698
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 felt patches; one navy and other three black; all have white rayon eagle perched over crossed hammers at top, 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 on the top chevron.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Henry O. Havemeyer, 1966
Object Number:
INV.7475a-d
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:
42696
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Patches
Classification:
Date:
1860-1870
Medium:
Wool, metal
Dimensions:
largest: 1/8 x 1 5/8 x 1 1/4 in. ( 0.3 x 4.1 x 3.2 cm )
Description:
Gold metal leaf sewn to front of black felt patches.
Object Number:
INV.10889f-g
Gallery Label:
These patches were probably sewn onto uniform epaulettes.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1870
eMuseum Object ID:
42687
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Patches
Classification:
Date:
1860-1870
Medium:
Wool, metal
Dimensions:
largest: 1/4 x 1 7/8 x 1 in. ( 0.6 x 4.8 x 2.5 cm )
Description:
Roughly oval black felt patches with gold metal anchor sewn to front.
Object Number:
INV.10889a-e
Gallery Label:
These patches were probably sewn onto uniform epaulettes.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1870
eMuseum Object ID:
42686
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Sleeve patch
Classification:
Date:
1940-1950
Medium:
Wool
Dimensions:
Overall: 7 1/4 x 9 1/4 x 1/8 in. ( 18.4 x 23.5 x 0.3 cm )
Description:
Three light blue felt chevrons stiched onto dark blue background, with one bar at bottom.
Object Number:
INV.11263
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1950
eMuseum Object ID:
42680
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Fragments of plume
Classification:
Date:
1800-1865
Medium:
Feather
Dimensions:
largest: 13 x 1 3/4 x 1/8 in. ( 33 x 4.4 x 0.3 cm )
Description:
White feathers.
Object Number:
INV.9284ab
Gallery Label:
These feathers may have been part of a plume that was worn on a military helmet.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1865
eMuseum Object ID:
42662
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Buttons
Classification:
Date:
1870-1880
Medium:
Brass
Dimensions:
largest: 1/2 x 3/4 in. ( 1.3 x 1.9 cm )
Description:
Dome-shaped with eagle perched above shield and scroll in center.
Object Number:
INV.1756a-o
Marks:
stamped: front: "EXCELSIOR/NYSM (in scroll)/NATIONAL GUARD"; back: "WATERBURY BUTTON CO./EXTRA"
Gallery Label:
These buttons were worn on the uniforms of New York National Guardsmen after the Civil War.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1880
eMuseum Object ID:
42630
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Fragments of plume
Classification:
Date:
1800-1865
Medium:
Feather
Dimensions:
largest: 14 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 1/4 in. ( 36.8 x 3.8 x 0.6 cm )
Description:
White feathers.
Object Number:
INV.108ab
Gallery Label:
These feathers may have been part of a plume that was worn on a military helmet.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1865
eMuseum Object ID:
42628
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Hat cord
Classification:
Date:
1850-1870
Medium:
Silk, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 23 x 2 1/2 in. ( 58.4 x 6.4 cm )
Description:
Braided cord with black silk and gold metal thread; acorn tassels.
Object Number:
INV.11997
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1870
eMuseum Object ID:
42621
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Hat cord
Classification:
Date:
1850-1870
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 12 x 4 in. ( 30.5 x 10.2 cm )
Description:
Gold metallic thread cord with acorn tassels.
Object Number:
INV.7560
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1870
eMuseum Object ID:
42620
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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