Collection Highlights
The N. O. massacre
Date:
1866
Object Number:
LIB.SY.1866.43
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Shoulder patch
Object Number:
INV.7475bbbbbb
Date:
1940-1950
Medium:
Wool, cotton, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 6 1/2 x 4 1/2 x 1/8 in. ( 16.5 x 11.4 x 0.3 cm )
Description:
Shield-shaped navy cotton patch; three red felt chevrons near bottom of patch; connected to the top chevron is a curved red stripe, upon which is perched a gold metal eagle; in the space between the top chevron and the stripe is a gold metal cannon.
Gallery Label:
This patch was worn by a staff sergeant in an Army artillery 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.
