Collection Highlights
William Pitt, the Elder, First Earl of Chatham (1708-1778)
Date:
ca. 1770
Object Number:
1864.5
Medium:
Marble
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Luce Center
Patch
Object Number:
INV.7472qq
Date:
1918-1920
Medium:
Wool, cotton
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 5/8 x 2 5/8 x 1/8 in. ( 6.7 x 6.7 x 0.3 cm )
Description:
Circular olive felt patch; gold thread helmet flanked by wing on both sides; helmet is superimposed in center of a gold wheel edged with white.
Gallery Label:
This patch was worn by a member of the U.S. Motor Transport Corps on the upper sleeves of his uniform jacket.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Henry O. Havemeyer
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
