Shoulder patches
1940-1950
Place madeUnited States, North America
Wool, rayon
largest: 5 7/8 x 4 x 1/8 in. ( 14.9 x 10.2 x 0.3 cm )
Bequest of Henry O. Havemeyer, 1966
INV.7475mmmm-pppp
These patches were worn by members of an Army or Navy corps on the upper left sleeve of their uniform jackets. One chevron indicates a private first class, two a corporal, and three a sergeant. The curved stripe denotes a staff sergeant.
DescriptionShield-shaped black felt patches; all have white rayon eagle at top, perched over circle flanked on both sides by wings, and pierced by arrow; and varying numbers of red felt chevrons at bottom of patch; three of the patches have one, two, and three chevrons respectively; the other has three chevrons with a curved stripe connected to the top chevron, with the circle between the stripe and the chevron.ClassificationsMILITARY TOOLS & EQUIPMENT: UNIFORM
