Shoulder patches
1940-1965
Place madeUnited States, North America
Wool, cotton
largest: 4 x 4 x 1/8 in. ( 10.2 x 10.2 x 0.3 cm )
Bequest of Henry O. Havemeyer
INV.7466n-p
DescriptionDiamond-shaped blue felt patches embroidered with a red number pierced by a horizontal white sword; two of the patches have yellow cotton star at top and bottom, and are edged in yellow.Markingssewn: a: "12"
sewn: b: "12"
sewn: c: "9"
ClassificationsMILITARY TOOLS & EQUIPMENT: UNIFORM
