Collection Highlights
Batter pitcher
Date:
1798
Object Number:
1937.587
Medium:
Stoneware, cobalt oxide
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Headwear insignia
Object Number:
1977.42i
Date:
1924-1950
Medium:
Silver, enamel
Dimensions:
Overall: 3/8 x 3 x 1 1/8 in. ( 1 x 7.6 x 2.9 cm )
Marks:
stamped: on reverse: "STERLING"
Description:
Silver infantry headwear insignia with narrow rectangle across the center, with blue enamel and embossed image of a rifle in low relief, with crosed oak leaf garland around the back, 2 prongs on reverse.
Gallery Label:
The rifle on this insignia was designed by A. Du Bois of the U.S. Quartermaster's Corps' heraldic section in 1923, and was adopted in 1924 for use in the Army's infantry. The crossed oak leaf garlands typically signify the rank of General.
Credit Line:
Gift of Laura Dayton Denby
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
