Collection Highlights
Fragment of the equestrian statue of King George III (tail)
Date:
1770-1776
Object Number:
1878.6
Medium:
Lead
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Chevrons
Object Number:
INV.7472y-bb
Date:
1910-1940
Medium:
Wool, cotton
Dimensions:
largest: 5 1/2 x 3 3/8 x 1/8 in. ( 14 x 8.6 x 0.3 cm )
Description:
Four olive felt patches with olive or brown chevrons at top; two have three chevrons with a curved stripe at bottom; one has two chevrons, and another has three; all have a gold thread flaming bomb in center.
Gallery Label:
These chevrons were worn by members of the U.S. Army Ordnance Corps on the upper sleeves of their uniform jackets.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Henry O. Havemeyer
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
