Patch, Insignia
Object number2011.26.10
Datec. 1945
Mediumcotton
Credit LineGIft of Rosemary Sirianni
DescriptionOval iron-on patch. Blue background. Printed. Red lightening image, with yellow border; in center is a white cloud with a blue star in center. Two sets of yellow chains, with bottom link open, below.Dimensions2.25 x 3.375 x 9.5 in. (5.7 x 8.6 x 24.1 cm)Historical NotesAdvanced Section Communications Zone 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
United States Army
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c. 1945
1980
Westinghouse Learning Corporation
c. 1945
1983
1939-1945