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Patch, Military

Object Name:
Patch, Military
Object ID:
2005.048.04
Date:
1943-1945
Description:
Uniform shoulder boards, U.S. Navy, World War II. Set of four, from uniform of Lt. Robert Irving Blair (1908-2005) of Newport, NH. Black wool over stiff board. Five-pointed star of metallic gold braid. Two gold stripes. One U.S. Navy gold button. Black leather strap on back, with brass snap. Two snaps stamped "SCOVILL", one stamped "UNITED / CARR", and one missing.
Material:
Textile
Wool
Dimensions:
W-2.35 L-5.5 D-0.2 inches
Provenance:
Part of collection of World War II material owned by Lt. Robert Irving Blair (1908-2005) of Newport, NH. Donated by his daughter.
Credit Line:
Gift of Sarah Brown
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