Object Record
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Metadata
Object Name |
Armband |
Catalog Number |
2005.27.1 |
Maker |
United Service Organizations |
Date |
ca. 1945 |
Material(s) |
cotton; paint; steel |
Dimensions |
H-3.25 W-13.25 inches |
Description |
This USO armband or brassard is made of white cotton cloth. It has a red 5/8" wide stripe along the top and a blue 5/8" stripe along the bottom. The center has text in red and blue ink. There are two stainless steel safety pins holding the ends together. |
Notes |
These armbands identified women as USO volunteers. |
Collection |
KHS Museum Collection |
People |
Fair, Sophie United Service Organizations |
Subjects |
USO clubs Voluntarism |
Search Terms |
USO World War II WWII |
Physical Holder |
Kentucky Historical Society - KHS |