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Luce Center
Scarf: military motifs
Title
Scarf: military motifs
Object name
Kerchief
Date
1941
Medium
Rayon
Dimensions
Overall: 25 3/4 x 25 1/4 in. ( 65.4 x 64.1 cm )
Description
Rayon printed kerchief with army insignia representing rank, unit, and company in the center; red border with yellow medallions showing divisions; printed in red, yellow, blue, and black on a white ground.
Credit Line
Gift of Edgar C. Hyman
Object Number
1941.892
Marks
printed: all over: "GENERAL HEADQUARTERS/ 1ST. LIEUT./ COLONEL/ LT. COLONEL/ 2ND. LIEUT./ CAPTAIN/ GENERAL/ GENERAL/ FIELD ARTILLERY/ INFANTRY/ FIELD ARTILLERY/ INFANTRY/ SECOND ARMY/ THIRD ARMY/ BRIG. GENERAL/ FIRST ARMY/ FOURTH ARMY/ BRIG. GENERAL/ LT. GENERAL/ MAJOR GENERAL/ LT. GENERAL/ MAJOR GENERAL"
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
