Collection Highlights
Wooden leg of Gouverneur Morris
ca. 1780
1954.148
Oak, leather, metal
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Army C-B1 shoulder insignia
Title
Army C-B1 shoulder insignia
Object name
Shoulder patch
Date
1941-1945
Medium
Wool, silk, metal, cotton
Dimensions
Overall: 3 x 2 1/8 x 1/8 in. ( 7.6 x 5.4 x 0.3 cm )
Description
Shield-shaped badge divided into two sections; bottom has three red silk and two silver metal lace stripes; top has silver metal sun and star against blue felt background.
Credit Line
Gift of Frank L. Jackson, 1946
Object Number
INV.7490
Gallery Label
This shoulder patch was worn by an American soldier serving in the China-India-Burma Theatre during World War II.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
