Name/Title
Insignia PatchEntry/Object ID
2000.12.27Description
Shield-shaped insignia patch showing the Arabic numeral "1" with golden wings above a maroon wedge with crossed swords. The words, "ALLIED AIRBORNE", are in a banner across the top. The design is embroidered onto a blue wool felt ground with black backing.Context
Worn by Louis Provost Peck of Montpelier, Vermont, during World War II.Acquisition
Accession
2000.12Source or Donor
Peck, Louis Provost (1918-2008)Acquisition Method
GiftMade/Created
Date made
1944 - 1945Place
Country
United States of AmericaContinent
North AmericaLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Secondary Object Term
Patch, InsigniaNomenclature Primary Object Term
InsigniaNomenclature Sub-Class
Status SymbolsNomenclature Class
Personal SymbolsNomenclature Category
Category 08: Communication ObjectsDimensions
Dimension Description
OverallWidth
2-1/4 inLength
3-1/4 inRelationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
Peck, Louis Provost (1918-2008)Person or Organization
First Allied Airborne ArmyRelated Places
Place
City
MontpelierCounty
Washington CountyState/Province
VermontCountry
United States of AmericaContinent
North America