WWII U.S. Army Aircraft Warning Service armband
Original OwnerOriginally owned by
Laura G. Crocker
Dateabout 1945
Mediumfelt; embroidery thread
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (length x height): 17 × 4 1/8in. (43.2 × 10.5cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of the Albert Crocker Family
Object number1996.97.2
DescriptionA blue felt armband worn by Laura G. Crocker when she was a member of the Aircraft Warning Service at Sunset Ridge Country Club in East Hartford, Conn., 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 volunteer members 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
