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Collection Type

  • Jewelry

Date

1915

GUSN

GUSN-60503

Description

Pair of five-sided brown patches with red stitching. "A" in circle topped with feather. For the American Field Service in World War I.

Details

Descriptive Terms

patches (costume accessories)
silk (textile)
wool (textile)
Patch

People and Organizations

American Field Service

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

2 5/8 x 2 5/8 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Carl Freiburg

Accession Number

1973.454.1AB

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