Collection Highlights
Cake board
Date:
1825-1835
Object Number:
1937.1562
Medium:
Wood (possibly mahogany)
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Luce Center
Shoulder patch
Object Number:
INV.7485
Date:
1940-1946
Medium:
Rayon, wool
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 1/2 x 2 1/2 x 1/8 in. ( 6.4 x 6.4 x 0.3 cm )
Marks:
sewn: center: "5"
Description:
Circular patch; blue wool background with blue rayon border; orange rayon number over white parachute in center.
Gallery Label:
This patch was worn on the left jacket shoulder of a member of the 5th Air Force Corps.
Credit Line:
Gift of Frank L. Jackson
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
