Chevrons
Classification:
Date:
1910-1940
Medium:
Wool, cotton
Dimensions:
largest: 5 1/4 x 3 1/8 x 1/8 in. ( 13.3 x 7.9 x 0.3 cm )
Description:
Two olive-drab felt patches with varying numbers of drab chevrons at top; one has two chevrons, and the other has three; both have at bottom a gold thread eagle perched atop a wheel, which is surmounted by a crossed key and sword.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Henry O. Havemeyer
Object Number:
INV.7472cd
Gallery Label:
These chevrons were worn by enlisted men in the U.S. Army Quartermaster General's Department, on the upper sleeves of their uniform jackets. Two chevrons denote a corporal, and three a sergeant.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1940
eMuseum Object ID:
42452
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Chevrons
Classification:
Date:
1918-1940
Medium:
Wool, cotton
Dimensions:
largest: 5 3/8 x 3 1/4 x 1/8 in. ( 13.7 x 8.3 x 0.3 cm )
Description:
Two olive-drab felt patches with varying numbers of drab chevrons at bottom; one has two chevrons, and the other has three with a curved stripe at top of patch; both have in center a gold thread tank.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Henry O. Havemeyer
Object Number:
INV.7472ab
Gallery Label:
These chevrons were probably worn by members of an American armoured unit, on the upper sleeves of their uniform jackets. Two chevrons indicate a corporal, and three a sergeant.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1940
eMuseum Object ID:
42447
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Shoulder patch
Classification:
Date:
1940-1950
Medium:
Wool, cotton, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 6 1/2 x 4 1/2 x 1/8 in. ( 16.5 x 11.4 x 0.3 cm )
Description:
Shield-shaped navy cotton patch; three red felt chevrons near bottom of patch; connected to the top chevron is a curved red stripe, upon which is perched a gold metal eagle; in the space between the top chevron and the stripe is a gold metal cannon.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Henry O. Havemeyer, 1966
Object Number:
INV.7475bbbbbb
Gallery Label:
This patch was worn by a staff sergeant in an Army artillery corps on the upper left sleeve of his uniform jacket.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1950
eMuseum Object ID:
42446
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Shoulder patch
Classification:
Date:
1940-1950
Medium:
Wool, rayon
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 3/4 x 4 x 1/8 in. ( 14.6 x 10.2 x 0.3 cm )
Description:
Shield-shaped black felt patch; three red felt chevrons near bottom of patch; connected to the top chevron is a curved red stripe, upon which is perched a white rayon eagle; in the space between the chevron and the stripe is a letter inside circle, flanked on right by four wavy lines.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Henry O. Havemeyer, 1966
Object Number:
INV.7475aaaaaa
Marks:
sewn: center: "M"
Gallery Label:
This patch was worn by a staff sergeant in an Army or Navy corps on the upper left sleeve of his uniform jacket.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1950
eMuseum Object ID:
42445
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Shoulder patch
Classification:
Date:
1940-1950
Medium:
Wool, rayon
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 x 4 x 1/8 in. ( 12.7 x 10.2 x 0.3 cm )
Description:
Shield-shaped black felt patch; white rayon eagle at top, perched over crossed axes flanked by wing on both sides; and red felt chevron at bottom of patch.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Henry O. Havemeyer, 1966
Object Number:
INV.7475zzzzz
Gallery Label:
This patch was worn by a private first class in an Army or Navy corps on the upper left sleeve of his uniform jacket.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1950
eMuseum Object ID:
42444
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Shoulder patch
Classification:
Date:
1940-1950
Medium:
Wool, rayon
Dimensions:
Overall: 6 x 4 x 1/8 in. ( 15.2 x 10.2 x 0.3 cm )
Description:
Shield-shaped black felt patch; white rayon eagle at top, perched over three interlocking rings; and three red felt chevrons at bottom of patch.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Henry O. Havemeyer, 1966
Object Number:
INV.7475yyyyy
Gallery Label:
This patch was worn by a sergeant in an Army or Navy corps on the upper left sleeve of his uniform jacket.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1950
eMuseum Object ID:
42443
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Shoulder patch
Classification:
Date:
1940-1950
Medium:
Rayon, wool
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 7/8 x 2 7/8 x 1/8 in. ( 7.3 x 7.3 x 0.3 cm )
Description:
Circular patch; rayon edged with white felt; white star against blue background in center; red medallion in center of star; encircling star is a border divided into red, white, and blue sections, each with white lettering inside.
Credit Line:
Gift of Abram J. Abeloff
Object Number:
1972.2f
Marks:
sewn: inside border: "UNITED/STATES/AIR-CORPS"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1950
eMuseum Object ID:
42439
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Shoulder patch
Classification:
Date:
1940-1950
Medium:
Rayon
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 1/2 x 2 1/2 x 1/8 in. ( 6.4 x 6.4 x 0.3 cm )
Description:
Circular rayon patch; blue with red Roman numerals in center that are encircled with red border.
Credit Line:
Gift of Abram J. Abeloff
Object Number:
1972.2ll
Marks:
sewn: center: "XI"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1950
eMuseum Object ID:
42438
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Shoulder patch
Classification:
Date:
1940-1950
Medium:
Rayon
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 1/4 x 2 1/4 x 1/8 in. ( 5.7 x 5.7 x 0.3 cm )
Description:
Circular rayon patch; olive green edged with black; with black dog embroidered in center.
Credit Line:
Gift of Abram J. Abeloff
Object Number:
1972.2qq
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1950
eMuseum Object ID:
42437
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Shoulder patch
Classification:
Date:
1940-1950
Medium:
Rayon, wool
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 1/2 x 2 1/8 x 1/8 in. ( 6.4 x 5.4 x 0.3 cm )
Description:
Patch in the shape of an arrowhead; made of blue rayon edged with brown felt; brown felt "T" in center.
Credit Line:
Gift of Abram J. Abeloff
Object Number:
1972.2ee
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1950
eMuseum Object ID:
42436
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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