Collection Highlights
Draft wheel
Date:
ca. 1863
Object Number:
1865.6
Medium:
Wood, metal
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Shoulder patch
Object Number:
INV.7482
Date:
1940-1945
Medium:
Rayon
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 1/2 x 2 1/8 x 1/8 in. ( 6.4 x 5.4 x 0.3 cm )
Description:
Circular blue rayon patch with two interlocking yellow rings in center that are flanked by yellow wings on both sides; inside bottom ring is a white star with red center.
Gallery Label:
This patch was worn by a soldier in the Air Force on the sleeve of his jacket.
WWII era 8th Air Force shoulder patch.
Credit Line:
Gift of Frank L. Jackson, 1946
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
