Patch, Military
Object number2013.72.4
Date1943
MediumCotton, thread
Credit LineGift of Audrey Lazar
DescriptionPentagonal, black, felt patch. Stitched in white at the top is a left-facing eagle with outstretched wings above two crossed quills (indicating Yeoman). Stitched in red below that are two downward-pointing chevrons (indicating Petty Officer Second Class).Dimensions4 x 0.062 x 5.125 in. (10.2 x 0.2 x 13 cm)Marks"1943" stamped on back of patch.
Historical NotesPart of a collection related to ArtCraft. ArtCraft was a Pittburgh based company started by Bob Lazar. The company started in 1950 as a small business with only three sewing machines. In 2002, the company had grown into an international company making 15,000-18,000 blazers, coats, and pants a year. The company supplied blazers to everyone from security guards, fireman, and policeman to the Boy Scouts.
Related institution
Artcraft Blazers
(founded 1950)
Related institution
United States Navy
Related person
Robert P. Lazar
On View
Not on view
1955-1989
c. 1917
