Collection Highlights
"A Visit from St. Nicholas"
Date:
1862
Object Number:
MSS.BV.Moore.1
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Luce Center
Shoulder patch
Object Number:
INV.7475zzzzz
Date:
1940-1950
Medium:
Wool, rayon
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 x 4 x 1/8 in. ( 12.7 x 10.2 x 0.3 cm )
Description:
Shield-shaped black felt patch; white rayon eagle at top, perched over crossed axes flanked by wing on both sides; and red felt chevron at bottom of patch.
Gallery Label:
This patch was worn by a private first class in an Army or Navy corps on the upper left sleeve of his uniform jacket.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Henry O. Havemeyer, 1966
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
