Pair of Ensign Shoulder Boards
Original OwnerOriginally owned by
George Wells Cheney Jr.
American, 1920 - 1994
DistributorDistributed by
United States Navy
American
Datec. 1940
Mediumwool, metal, leather, silk
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (overall height x width): 5 1/2 × 2 1/4in. (14 × 5.7cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of George Wells Cheney III, Katherine C. Chappell, and Mary C. Nelson
DescriptionA pair of Ensign shoulder boards owned by George Wells Cheney, Jr. during World War II. Black shoulder board with one gold stripe and gold star. Small brass button with an American eagle covers the snap at one end. Leather strap to hold the board onto the uniform.
Object number1997.108.18.1-.2
NotesHistorical Note: Belonged to George Wells Cheney, Jr. (1920-1994), who enlisted in the United States Navy during World War II and served on the USS Franklin.On View
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George W. Corliss