Collection Highlights
Mrs. Pierre Toussaint (ca. 1786-1851)
Date:
ca. 1825
Object Number:
1920.5
Medium:
Watercolor on ivory
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Shoulder patch
Object Number:
INV.7462n
Date:
1940-1950
Medium:
Rayon
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 1/4 x 2 1/2 x 1/8 in. ( 8.3 x 6.4 x 0.3 cm )
Marks:
sewn: "ALLIED/AIRBORNE"
Description:
Sky-blue rayon shield; white "1" in center, flanked by yellow wings; with crossed white swords at bottom against wine-red background; at top of patch is yellow lettering against black stripe.
Gallery Label:
This patch was worn by a member of a U.S. Army Airborne Division, on the upper left sleeve of his uniform jacket.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Henry O. Havemeyer, 1966
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
