Collection Highlights
William Pitt, the Elder, First Earl of Chatham (1708-1778)
Date:
ca. 1770
Object Number:
1864.5
Medium:
Marble
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Shouler boards (pair)
Object Number:
INV.1933c,d
Date:
1940-1950
Medium:
Wool, metal, silk, leather
Dimensions:
overall (each): 1/2 x 5 5/8 x 2 3/8 in. ( 1.3 x 14.3 x 6 cm )
Marks:
cast: on each button face, above shield: "USMS"
stamped: on reverse of shoulder board: "VANGUARD / MILITARY / EQUIPMENT / CO. / N.Y."
stamped: on metal button hardware: "*UNITED* / CARR"
Description:
Dark blue or black wool U.S. Marine deck officer's shoulder boards; 3 rows gilt stripes at one end with metal embroidered insignia at the center; collar end of shoulder board comes to a point and has a screw-on button cast with "USMS" above shield surrounded by branches; reverse lined with black silk, with leather strap the entire length which secures the button.
Gallery Label:
These shoulder boards represent the rank of Deck Officer for the U.S. Marine Superintendants.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
