Shoulder patches
Classification:
Date:
1940-1965
Medium:
Rayon
Dimensions:
largest: 3 x 2 1/4 x 1/8 in. ( 7.6 x 5.7 x 0.3 cm )
Description:
Rayon patches embroidered with Roman numerals; one is a red shield with white numeral; one is blue and circular with red numeral; other half-white, half-blue.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Henry O. Havemeyer, 1966
Object Number:
INV.7468p-r
Marks:
sewn: p: "V"
sewn: q: "IX"
sewn: r: "X"
Gallery Label:
These patches were worn by various corps of the U.S. Army.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1965
eMuseum Object ID:
43541
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Shoulder patches
Classification:
Date:
1940-1965
Medium:
Rayon, wool
Dimensions:
largest: 3 3/8 x 2 3/4 x 1/8 in. ( 8.6 x 7 x 0.3 cm )
Description:
Rectangular brown felt patches embroidered with black rayon "A".
Credit Line:
Bequest of Henry O. Havemeyer, 1966
Object Number:
INV.7468fg
Marks:
sewn: "A"
Gallery Label:
These patches were worn by members of the U.S. 1st Army.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1965
eMuseum Object ID:
43540
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Shoulder patches
Classification:
Date:
1940-1965
Medium:
Rayon
Dimensions:
largest: 2 7/8 x 2 1/8 x 1/8 in. ( 7.3 x 5.4 x 0.3 cm )
Description:
Rectangular rayon patches embroidered with black "A."
Credit Line:
Bequest of Henry O. Havemeyer, 1966
Object Number:
INV.7468a-e
Marks:
sewn: "A"
Gallery Label:
These patches were worn by members of the U.S. 1st Army.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1965
eMuseum Object ID:
43537
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Shoulder patches
Classification:
Date:
1940-1965
Medium:
Wool, cotton, metal
Dimensions:
largest: 2 5/8 x 2 5/8 x 1/8 in. ( 6.7 x 6.7 x 0.3 cm )
Description:
Circular felt patches embroidered with cross; one is black with gold metal cross; other is white with red cross and blue border.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Henry O. Havemeyer, 1966
Object Number:
INV.7465gggggggg-hhhhhhhh
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1965
eMuseum Object ID:
43529
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Shoulder patches
Classification:
Date:
1918-1945
Medium:
Wool, cotton
Dimensions:
largest: 3 7/8 x 3 3/4 x 1/8 in. ( 9.8 x 9.5 x 0.3 cm )
Description:
Rectangular brown felt patches; one embroidered with green felt 4 that has four leaves extending from top, bottom, and sides; other with four green cotton leaves extending from circle in center.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Henry O. Havemeyer
Object Number:
INV.7466z-aa
Marks:
sewn: center: "4"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1945
eMuseum Object ID:
43526
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Shoulder patches
Classification:
Date:
1918-1940
Medium:
Wool, cotton
Dimensions:
largest: 2 5/8 x 1/8 in. ( 6.7 x 0.3 cm )
Description:
Felt patches embroidered with floral designs; two rectangular brown patches: one has a blue thread tree, other has green felt tree; circular green patch with brown acorn, and circular brown patch with yellow flower.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Henry O. Havemeyer
Object Number:
INV.7466v-y
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1940
eMuseum Object ID:
43525
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Shoulder patches
Classification:
Date:
1940-1965
Medium:
Wool, cotton
Dimensions:
largest: 2 3/4 x 2 5/8 x 1/8 in. ( 7 x 6.7 x 0.3 cm )
Description:
Circular red felt patches embroidered with an acorn on a leaf; one has a blue felt leaf; other has a gold thread leaf.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Henry O. Havemeyer
Object Number:
INV.7466tu
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1965
eMuseum Object ID:
43524
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Shoulder patches
Classification:
Date:
1940-1965
Medium:
Wool, rayon
Dimensions:
largest: 3 7/8 x 2 3/4 x 1/8 in. ( 9.8 x 7 x 0.3 cm )
Description:
Felt patches embroidered with axe in center; one rectangular brown with pink rayon axe; one diamond brown with red axe; other circular with blue/red felt axe.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Henry O. Havemeyer
Object Number:
INV.7466q-s
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1965
eMuseum Object ID:
43523
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Shoulder patches
Classification:
Date:
1940-1965
Medium:
Wool, cotton
Dimensions:
largest: 4 x 4 x 1/8 in. ( 10.2 x 10.2 x 0.3 cm )
Description:
Diamond-shaped blue felt patches embroidered with a red number pierced by a horizontal white sword; two of the patches have yellow cotton star at top and bottom, and are edged in yellow.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Henry O. Havemeyer
Object Number:
INV.7466n-p
Marks:
sewn: a: "12"
sewn: b: "12"
sewn: c: "9"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1965
eMuseum Object ID:
43522
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Shoulder patches
Classification:
Date:
1940-1965
Medium:
Wool, rayon, cotton
Dimensions:
largest: 3 3/8 x 3 x 1/8 in. ( 8.6 x 7.6 x 0.3 cm )
Description:
Felt patches in various colors and shapes; all with cotton or rayon animal in center; three rectangular black patches have a white snake; two have a felt buffalo; three circular patches have a cat; one square red patch has a rooster; red diamond patch has mongoose; brown shield patch has wolverine; circular black patch has moose head; and other patch has pelican.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Henry O. Havemeyer
Object Number:
INV.7466a-m
Marks:
sewn: top of a: "WOLVERINE"
sewn: b: "RAR"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1965
eMuseum Object ID:
43521
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.


