First Allied Airborne Uniform Patches
Original OwnerOriginally owned by
Americo Michael Zebedeo
(American, 1922 - 2006)
Date1939-1945
Mediumfelt; plastic; embroidery thread
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width): 3 3/8 × 2 3/8in. (8.6 × 6cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Geoffrey Danforth
Object number1990.120.2-.3
DescriptionTwo First Allied Airborne uniform patches from World War II in the shape of a shield. The patch has a blue background. At the top, embroidered in gold with a black background it says "ALLIED/ AIRBORNE." In the center is a large embroidered "1" in white with gold embroidered wings. At the bottom is a purple triangular-shape with crossed swords embroidered in white.
Status
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