Patch, Insignia
Object number2011.26.7
Datec. 1945
Mediumnylon
Credit LineGIft of Rosemary Sirianni
DescriptionEmbroidered patch with red background. In center, silhouette of a mosque-like structure in blue, with alphanumeric text in center, in white.Dimensions1.25 x 2.625 in. (3.2 x 6.7 cm)Inscriptions"A / 5" in center, in white.
Historical NotesFifth United States Army patch relating to the WWII U.S. Army military service of Vincent Sirianni who was born in Gizzeria, Italy, in 1923, and immigrated to America in 1933. Vincent Sirianni served in Europe and North Africa as an administrator, due mostly to the fact that he spoke Italian and English, as well as some French. He also knew shorthand. Vincent Sirianni is donor Rosemary Sirianni's father.
Previous owner
Vincent Sirianni
(born 1923)
Related institution
Fifth United States Army
Related institution
United States Army
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