Shoulder patch
Classification:
Date:
1940-1950
Medium:
Rayon, wool
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 5/8 x 2 5/8 x 1/8 in. ( 6.7 x 6.7 x 0.3 cm )
Description:
Circular brown felt patch embroided with two red rayon hexagons in center, encircled by red rayon border.
Credit Line:
Gift of Abram J. Abeloff
Object Number:
1972.2h
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1950
eMuseum Object ID:
42435
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Chevrons
Classification:
Date:
1935-1945
Medium:
Wool, cotton
Dimensions:
largest: 3 1/2 x 5 x 1/8 in. ( 8.9 x 12.7 x 0.3 cm )
Description:
Olive felt chevrons with brown/white cotton stripes sewn to front.
Credit Line:
Gift of Herman Schireinert
Object Number:
INV.2281ef
Gallery Label:
These chevrons were sewn to the sleeves of a uniform jacket that was worn by a Canadian private first class, probably during World War II.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1945
eMuseum Object ID:
42431
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Patch
Classification:
Date:
1935-1945
Medium:
Silk
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/2 x 3 1/8 in. ( 3.8 x 7.9 cm )
Description:
Diamond-shaped olive silk patch, with yellow eagle inside circle border in center.
Credit Line:
Gift of Herman Schireinert
Object Number:
INV.2281d
Gallery Label:
This patch was sewn to the sleeve of a uniform jacket that was worn by a Canadian soldier, probably during World War II.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1945
eMuseum Object ID:
42429
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Chevron
Classification:
Date:
1935-1945
Medium:
Silk, cotton
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 1/2 x 3 x 1/8 in. ( 6.4 x 7.6 x 0.3 cm )
Description:
Silver silk chevron sewn into black cotton border.
Credit Line:
Gift of Herman Schireinert
Object Number:
INV.2281c
Gallery Label:
This chevron was sewn to the sleeve of a uniform jacket that was worn by a Canadian private first class, probably during World War II.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1945
eMuseum Object ID:
42423
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Cartridge belt and holster
Classification:
Date:
1880-1898
Medium:
Leather, brass, cotton
Dimensions:
Part (belt): 42 1/2 x 1 3/4 x 1/4 in. (108 x 4.4 x 0.6 cm)
Part (holster): 10 x 6 x 2 in. (25.4 x 15.2 x 5.1 cm)
Description:
Brown leather belt with tinned brass buckle at right end that fastens to holes on left, and with forty cartridge loops stitched to exterior; belt slides through a loop on back of a brown leather holster.
Object Number:
INV.11381ab
Marks:
stamped: front of holster: "MAESTRANZA/DE /MANILA"
Gallery Label:
This cartridge belt and holster were worn by a Spanish or Filipino soldier during the Spanish-American War.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1898
eMuseum Object ID:
42418
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Ties
Classification:
Date:
1942-1946
Medium:
Silk, cotton
Dimensions:
largest: 32 x 2 3/4 x 1/8 in. ( 81.3 x 7 x 0.3 cm )
Description:
Stitched silk ties; one lavender and one black.
Credit Line:
Gift of Alice Johnson
Object Number:
1946.91ef
Gallery Label:
These ties were part of a uniform worn by Alice Johnson while she served as a "Spar" with the U.S. Coast Guard during World War II. A "Spar" was a member of the women's reserve of the U.S. Coast Guard, and stands for their slogan, "Semper Paratis, Always Ready."
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1946
eMuseum Object ID:
42411
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Patches
Classification:
Date:
1935-1945
Medium:
Wool, cotton
Dimensions:
largest: 1 1/4 x 4 1/2 x 1/8 in. ( 3.2 x 11.4 x 0.3 cm )
Description:
Rectangular, curved black felt patches with gold thread lettering sewn at front; and layer of white canvas to back.
Credit Line:
Gift of Herman Schireinert
Object Number:
INV.2281ab
Marks:
sewn: front of patches: "SOUTH ALBERTA REGT./CANADA"
Gallery Label:
These patches were sewn to the sleeves of a uniform jacket that was worn by a Canadian soldier, probably during World War II.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1945
eMuseum Object ID:
42387
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Shoulder patch
Classification:
Date:
1941-1945
Medium:
Wool, metal, silk
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 5/8 x 2 1/2 x 1/8 in. ( 6.7 x 6.4 x 0.3 cm )
Description:
Circular blue felt patch with gold metal wings above silver metal star in center; in middle of star is red silk circle.
Credit Line:
Gift of Lynn D. Poole
Object Number:
INV.3437
Gallery Label:
This patch was worn on the uniform jacket of Major Lynn D. Poole, who served in the 7th Air Force as a member of the Womens Auxiliary Army Corps during World War II.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1945
eMuseum Object ID:
42386
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
INV.3437[dup]
Classification:
Medium:
metal,glass,cloth
Dimensions:
2 x 4 in.
Object Number:
INV.3437[dup]
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
0
eMuseum Object ID:
42385
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Sword belt
Classification:
Date:
1860-1870
Medium:
Leather, brass, cotton, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 1/2 x 38 x 5/8 in. ( 6.4 x 96.5 x 1.6 cm )
Description:
Stitched black leather belt divided into three sections that are attached to two brass buckles in center; fastened to right end is rectangular, curved brass plate with stamped eagle in center, eagle has shield on breast, three arrows in one talon, branch in other talon, and is flanked by white metal wreath at bottom, with rayed background, thirteen stars, and inscription inside scroll at top of plate.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. C. M. Furnier
Object Number:
1961.57f
Marks:
stamped: in scroll on belt plate: "E PLURIBUS UNUM"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1870
eMuseum Object ID:
42378
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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