Pair of Lieutenant Shoulder Boards
Original OwnerOriginally owned by
George Wells Cheney Jr.
American, 1920 - 1994
MakerSnap made by
Scovill Manufacturing Company
American
Datec. 1940
Mediumwool, metal, silk, leather, board
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
DescriptionPair of Lieutenant shoulder boards owned by George Wells Cheney, Jr. during World War II. Black boards with two gold bars and gold star, and a brass button with eagle over a snap. Leather strap to hold board onto uniform.
Object number1997.108.19.1-.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
Not on view
George W. Corliss
