Gift of Gennaro J. Capobianco, 2005.180.98 © 2013 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Patch

Original OwnerOriginally owned by Ciriaco A. Capobianco (1926 - 1964)

DistributorDistributed by United States Navy (American)

Date1941

MediumCloth

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width): 6 x 3 3/4in. (15.2 x 9.6cm)

ClassificationsTextiles

Credit LineGift of Gennaro J. Capobianco

Object number2005.180.98

DescriptionWorld War II United States Navy Reserve uniform patch. Stained white patch with a navy blue stitched eagle with spread wings. Below, stitched in blue is a three-bladed propeller, followed by three stitched navy blue V-shaped stripes, pointing downwards. On the back, sewn into the badge, "1941".

NotesObject Note: The symbols on the patch represent an individual who was apart of the first class United States Navy Reserves. The propeller symbolizes that the individual was a shipfitter, opposed to either a molder or a metalsmith. http://www.treasurenet.com/forums/what/74433-id-us-navy-uniform.html
(Furlani, 1/30/2013)

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