Collection Highlights
Novi Belgii Novaque Angliae Nec Non Partis Virginiae Tabula
Date:
After 1655
Object Number:
LIB.NS4.M31.1.38
Medium:
Engraving, hand colored
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Luce Center
Patch
Object Number:
INV.1286
Date:
1930-1940
Medium:
Wool, rayon
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 1/2 x 3 1/8 x 1/8 in. ( 14 x 7.9 x 0.3 cm )
Marks:
stitched: inside banner: "PRO PATRIA GLORIA/ET"
Description:
Rectangular grey wool patch, embroidered in center with rayon shield: inside shield at bottom is blue 7 inside yellow flaming bomb against grey background; at top is yellow italic lettering on left and lion at right, all against red background; below shield is blue banner edged with yellow, with yellow lettering inside.
Gallery Label:
This patch was worn by members of the rifle team of the 7th Regiment, New York National Guard. It was worn on the left sleeve of a fatigue jacket.
Credit Line:
Gift of the 7th Regiment, National Guard New York
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
