Collection Highlights
Declaration of Independence
Date:
1820-1823
Object Number:
PR.221.44
Medium:
Engraving
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Chevrons
Object Number:
INV.7472wx
Date:
1918-1940
Medium:
Wool, cotton
Dimensions:
largest: 5 3/8 x 3 1/4 x 1/8 in. ( 13.7 x 8.3 x 0.3 cm )
Description:
Two olive felt patches with chevrons at top; one has three olive chevrons and a curved stripe at bottom; other has two brown chevrons; both have a gold thread benzol ring in center of two crossed retorts.
Gallery Label:
These chevrons were worn by members of the U.S. Army Chemical Weapons Service on the upper sleeves of their uniform jackets. Two chevrons indicate a corporal, and three a sergeant.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Henry O. Havemeyer
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
