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Wig curler
1760-1775
INV.5924.77
Clay
Related Person: Field Exploration Committee

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Army insignia: Air Force

Army insignia: Air Force
Title
Army insignia: Air Force
Object name 
Shoulder patch
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 )
Description 
Circular patch; blue wool background with blue rayon border; orange rayon number over white parachute in center.
Credit Line 
Gift of Frank L. Jackson
Object Number 
INV.7485
Marks 
sewn: center: "5"
Gallery Label 
This patch was worn on the left jacket shoulder of a member of the 5th Air Force Corps.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.