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Arm Band: Police Dept. 1335 Home defense League
Title
Arm Band: Police Dept. 1335 Home defense League
Object name
Brassard
Date
1917-1919
Medium
Wool
Dimensions
Overall: 1/4 x 25 x 3 3/4 in. ( 0.6 x 63.5 x 9.5 cm )
Description
Yellow wool felt policeman's brassard with blue lettering and outline; lozenge-shaped with tie straps.
Credit Line
Gift of George E. Stonebridge
Object Number
1942.76a
Marks
stamped: across center: "POLICE DEPT. / 1335 / HOME DEFENSE LEAGUE"
Gallery Label
This policeman's brassard was used during World War I.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
