Shoulder patch
Classification:
Date:
1941-1945
Medium:
Cotton
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 1/8 x 3 x 1/8 in. ( 7.9 x 7.6 x 0.3 cm )
Description:
Rectangular white patch embroidered with red lettering above shield, which is encircled by rope and crossed by anchors.
Credit Line:
Gift of Frank L. Jackson
Object Number:
INV.7432d
Marks:
stitched: "USMS"
Gallery Label:
This patch was worn by an enlisted man in the U.S. Maritime Service.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1945
eMuseum Object ID:
43675
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Shoulder patches
Classification:
Date:
1941-1945
Medium:
Rayon, wool, cotton
Dimensions:
largest: 2 1/4 x 2 1/4 x 1/8 in. ( 5.7 x 5.7 x 0.3 cm )
Description:
Square blue rayon patch embroidered with interlinked white squares; blue felt circle embroidered with black cotton "N.Y."; circular rayon patch with white tanker floating on ocean, with "SHEEPSHEAD BAY" at bottom.
Credit Line:
Gift of Frank L. Jackson
Object Number:
INV.7432a-c
Gallery Label:
These patches were worn by New York servicemen during World War II. The patch with the white tanker was worn by recruits at the Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn training center. The New York patch was worn by state guardsmen.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1945
eMuseum Object ID:
43674
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Collar pin
Classification:
Date:
1917-1918
Medium:
Bronze
Dimensions:
Overall: 1/4 x 1 in. ( 0.6 x 2.5 cm )
Description:
Circular bronze pin; with lettering on front.
Object Number:
1937.28
Marks:
stamped: "US/NG"
Gallery Label:
This pin was worn by a National Guardsman on his jacket collar during World War I.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1918
eMuseum Object ID:
43673
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Shoulder patch
Classification:
Date:
1940-1965
Medium:
Rayon
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 1/2 x 2 3/8 x 1/8 in. ( 8.9 x 6 x 0.3 cm )
Description:
Rayon shield; green leaf against red background in center, with red lettering inside scroll at top.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Henry O. Havemeyer, 1966
Object Number:
INV.7468mmm
Marks:
sewn: "HAWAIIAN"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1965
eMuseum Object ID:
43672
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Shoulder patch
Classification:
Date:
1940-1965
Medium:
Rayon
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 x 3 x 1/8 in. ( 5.1 x 7.6 x 0.3 cm )
Description:
Rayon patch; rectangular and blue, with white Roman numeral in center flanked by eagle on left and lion on right.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Henry O. Havemeyer, 1966
Object Number:
INV.7468lll
Marks:
sewn: "II"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1965
eMuseum Object ID:
43665
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Shoulder patch
Classification:
Date:
1940-1965
Medium:
Rayon
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 x 2 3/8 x 1/8 in. ( 10.2 x 6 x 0.3 cm )
Description:
Rayon patch; oval with palm tree and sailboat against blue sky, red lettering across middle.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Henry O. Havemeyer, 1966
Object Number:
INV.7468kkk
Marks:
sewn: "GUAM"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1965
eMuseum Object ID:
43663
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Shoulder patches
Classification:
Date:
1940-1965
Medium:
Rayon
Dimensions:
largest: 3 1/4 x 2 1/2 x 1/8 in. ( 8.3 x 6.4 x 0.3 cm )
Description:
Rayon patches in various colors; all embroidered with number.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Henry O. Havemeyer, 1966
Object Number:
INV.7468yy-jjj
Marks:
sewn: yy: "9"
sewn: zz: "8"
sewn: aaa: "1"
sewn: bbb: "8"
sewn: ccc: "9"
sewn: ddd: "3"
sewn: eee: "75"
sewn: fff: "2"
sewn: ggg: "9/4"
sewn: hhh: "100"
sewn: iii: "7"
sewn: jjj: "3"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1965
eMuseum Object ID:
43662
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Ribbons
Classification:
Date:
1941-1946
Medium:
Silk, metal
Dimensions:
largest: 1/2 x 4 1/8 x 1/8 in. ( 1.3 x 10.5 x 0.3 cm )
Description:
Each ribbon consists of striped silk bars glued to front of rectangular metal strip; one has three bars with two bronze stars; aonther has two bars, and other has one bar.
Credit Line:
Gift of Frank L. Jackson
Object Number:
INV.7498a-c
Gallery Label:
These ribbons were awarded to American servicemen during World War II. The ribbon with the bronze stars was awarded to a Navy serviceman; the two stars commemorate his involvement in two battles.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1946
eMuseum Object ID:
43643
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Collar insignia
Classification:
Date:
1943-1946
Medium:
Plastic, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 3/8 x 5/8 x 1/4 in. ( 1 x 1.6 x 0.6 cm )
Description:
Gilded plastic insignia; eagle against circular background with vertical stripes at bottom.
Credit Line:
Gift of Frank L. Jackson
Object Number:
INV.7603
Gallery Label:
This insignia was issued upon honorable discharge from U.S. armed forces during and after World War II.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1946
eMuseum Object ID:
43642
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Ribbons
Classification:
Date:
1941-1946
Medium:
Plastic, silk, brass, steel
Dimensions:
largest: 3/8 x 4 3/8 x 3/8 in. ( 1 x 11.1 x 1 cm )
Description:
Each ribbon consists of three striped silk bars covered with plastic, and mounted onto steel bar; brass pin at back on each end.
Credit Line:
Gift of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, 1953
Object Number:
Z.2719a-d
Gallery Label:
These ribbons were awarded for service during World War II.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1946
eMuseum Object ID:
43641
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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