Ribbons
Classification:
Date:
1942-1945
Medium:
Silk, cotton
Dimensions:
largest: 1/2 x 1 3/8 x 1/8 in. ( 1.3 x 3.5 x 0.3 cm )
Description:
Rectangular silk ribbons; one yellow and two white; each embroidered with red "CD" inside triangle, which is against blue circular background.
Credit Line:
Gift of Frank L. Jackson
Object Number:
INV.7495a-c
Marks:
embroidered: "CD"
Gallery Label:
These ribbons were awarded to members of New York City's Patrol Corps, for serving between three and five thousand hours.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1945
eMuseum Object ID:
43640
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Cap patch
Classification:
Date:
1945-1950
Medium:
Wool, cotton
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 1/8 x 2 3/4 x 1/8 in. ( 5.4 x 7 x 0.3 cm )
Description:
Rectangular navy felt patch embroidered with US in center of brown cotton star, encircled by blue border and yellow sunburst.
Credit Line:
Gift of Frank L. Jackson
Object Number:
INV.7497
Marks:
stitched: "AMERICAN/LEGION"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1950
eMuseum Object ID:
43639
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Collar pin
Classification:
Date:
1935-1945
Medium:
Brass, lead
Dimensions:
overall: 3/8 x 7/8 in.
Description:
Circular pin with crossed rifles on front; and lead strip anchoring two pins on back.
Credit Line:
Gift of Frank L. Jackson
Object Number:
INV.7496[dup]
Gallery Label:
This pin was worn by U.S. Army Infantrymen on their uniform jacket collars.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1945
eMuseum Object ID:
43638
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Collar pin
Classification:
Date:
1935-1945
Medium:
Brass, lead
Dimensions:
Overall: 3/8 x 7/8 in. ( 1 x 2.2 cm )
Description:
Circular pin with crossed rifles on front; and lead strip anchoring two pins on back.
Credit Line:
Gift of Frank L. Jackson
Object Number:
INV.7496
Gallery Label:
This pin was worn by U.S. Army Infantrymen on their uniform jacket collars.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1945
eMuseum Object ID:
43637
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Belt plate
Classification:
Date:
1900-1940
Medium:
Brass
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 5/8 x 2 x 1/4 in. ( 6.7 x 5.1 x 0.6 cm )
Description:
Oval brass plate with scale at top; above pelican sitting on nest full of chicks.
Object Number:
Z.2718
Marks:
stamped: top: "JUSTICE"; bottom: "UNION AND CONFIDENCE"
Gallery Label:
This plate was found in the files of the N-YHS Field Exploration Committee. It was probably part of a collection of replicas of 18th and 19th century buttons and military badges owned by William L. Calver, the Committee's chairman. It is of the type worn by some Union state troops during the Civil War.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1940
eMuseum Object ID:
43636
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Cap badge
Classification:
Date:
1900-1940
Medium:
Brass
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 1/4 x 1 7/8 x 1/8 in. ( 5.7 x 4.8 x 0.3 cm )
Description:
Brass shield decorated with two men shaking hands inside a parlor; with bookcase on left and drapes on right; soldered in three spots on back.
Object Number:
Z.2717
Marks:
stamped: top: "KENTUCKY STATE MILITIA"; bottom: "UNITED WE STAND,/DIVIDED WE FALL"
Gallery Label:
This badge was found in the files of the N-YHS Field Exploration Committee. It was probably part of a collection of replicas of 18th and 19th century buttons and military badges owned by William L. Calver, the Committee's chairman. It is of the type worn by Kentucky state troops during the Civil War.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1940
eMuseum Object ID:
43635
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Cap badge
Classification:
Date:
1900-1940
Medium:
Brass
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 5/8 x 1 7/8 x 1/4 in. ( 6.7 x 4.8 x 0.6 cm )
Description:
Brass badge; in shape of an eagle grasping arrows and branch in talons, and banner in beak; with shield on breast, and stars and rayed background at top.
Object Number:
Z.2716
Marks:
stamped: in banner: "E PLURIBUS UNUM"
Gallery Label:
This badge was found in the files of the N-YHS Field Exploration Committee. It was probably part of a collection of replicas of 18th and 19th century buttons and military badges owned by William L. Calver, the Committee's chairman. It is of the type worn by the U.S. Army during the Civil War period.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1940
eMuseum Object ID:
43634
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Cartridge box badge
Classification:
Date:
1900-1940
Medium:
Brass
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 3/8 x 3 1/4 x 1/2 in. ( 8.6 x 8.3 x 1.3 cm )
Description:
Brass badge; in shape of an eagle perched atop a globe, which is crossed by an anchor; soldered at three spots on back.
Object Number:
Z.2715
Gallery Label:
This badge was found in the files of the N-YHS Field Exploration Committee. It was probably part of a collection of replicas of 18th and 19th century buttons and military badges owned by William L. Calver, the Committee's chairman. It is of the type worn by U.S. Navy personel during the Civil War period.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1940
eMuseum Object ID:
43633
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Shoulder patches
Classification:
Date:
1918-1940
Medium:
Wool
Dimensions:
largest: 2 3/4 x 2 3/4 x 1/8 in.
Description:
Circular felt patches made up of concentric stripes; one is white/black/red; other is white/purple/red.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Henry O. Havemeyer
Object Number:
INV.7466zz
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1940
eMuseum Object ID:
43618
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Shoulder patches
Classification:
Date:
1918-1940
Medium:
Wool
Dimensions:
largest: 2 3/4 x 2 3/4 x 1/8 in. ( 7 x 7 x 0.3 cm )
Description:
Circular felt patches made up of concentric stripes; one is white/black/red; other is white/purple/red.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Henry O. Havemeyer
Object Number:
INV.7466xx-yy
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1940
eMuseum Object ID:
43617
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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