Museum Collections
Luce Center
Shoulder patches
Object Number:
INV.7462bbb-ddd
Date:
1940-1950
Medium:
Rayon
Dimensions:
largest: 2 3/4 x 2 3/4 x 1/8 in. ( 7 x 7 x 0.3 cm )
Marks:
stitched: bbb: "5" (with white comet)
stitched: ccc: "7" (with white star)
stitched: ddd: "11" (with white star flanked by yellow wing)
Description:
Blue rayon patches; all with number and various designs.
Gallery Label:
These patches were probably worn by members of U.S. Air Force units.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Henry O. Havemeyer, 1966
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.




