Object Record
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Metadata
Object Name |
Patch, Military |
Catalog Number |
1976.71.02 |
Date |
1939-1945 |
Material(s) |
Cotton/Wool |
Dimensions |
H-3.375 W-2.25 inches |
Description |
This is a European Theatre of Operations patch from World War II. The patch is oval in shape with a blue background and green edging. The design features a gold colored broken chain at the bottom. The chain appears to have been broken by two lightning bolts that meet at the center bottom. The lightning bolts are red with yellow/gold borders. Between the lightning bolts at the top is a white cloud with a blue star in the center. |
Notes |
Advanced base in the European Theater of Operations |
Collection |
Mrs. Joseph Evans Collection |
Event |
World War II |
People |
Evans, Helen Horlacher, 1920-2022 |
Subjects |
Women Military personnel World War II |
Search Terms |
Women in the Military Women's Army Corps (WAC) US Army United States Army WW2 WWII World War II World War Two World War, 1939-1945 Europe European Theatre of Operation |
Physical Holder |
Kentucky Historical Society - KHS |