WWII U.S. Army Aircraft Warning Service armband
Date1942-1945
Mediumfelt; embroidery thread
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (length x height): 17 1/4 × 4in. (43.8 × 10.2cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Barbara W. Jarrell
Object number1987.226.0
DescriptionA blue felt armband worn by Barbara Jarrell during World War II. At the center of the armband is a white embroidered circle with "U.S. ARMY/ AWS/ AIR FORCE" in the center. Golden wings are embroidered on both sides of the circle. Beneath the logo, embroidered in gold is "OBSERVER." The armband was worn by the donor, who was a volunteer member of the Ground Observer Corps, which was an arm of the Aircraft Warning Service (AWS) during World War II.
Status
Not on view
1939-1945
1943-1945
