Museum Collections
Luce Center
Shoulder patches
Object Number:
INV.7468p-r
Date:
1940-1965
Medium:
Rayon
Dimensions:
largest: 3 x 2 1/4 x 1/8 in. ( 7.6 x 5.7 x 0.3 cm )
Marks:
sewn: p: "V"
sewn: q: "IX"
sewn: r: "X"
Description:
Rayon patches embroidered with Roman numerals; one is a red shield with white numeral; one is blue and circular with red numeral; other half-white, half-blue.
Gallery Label:
These patches were worn by various corps of the U.S. Army.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Henry O. Havemeyer, 1966
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.




