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Patch, Insignia

Object number2011.26.5

Datec. 1944

OriginGermany

Mediumcotton; nylon

Credit LineGIft of Rosemary Sirianni

DescriptionLight green patch. Features embroidered grey image of an eagle, wings outstretched, facing proper left, with an encircled swastika below it. Embroidered red, white, and black circle below image; to left and right of circle are single and double vertical lines.Dimensions1.875 x 2.875 in. (4.8 x 7.3 cm)
Historical NotesWWII German Army eagle/cockade cap insignia from the Bergmutze/M43 field cap. It was concluded that these items are from Nazi uniforms and more than likely were picked up as war trophies off of German soldiers by the Vincent Sirianni during his service in Europe. Vincent Sirianni was born in Gizzeria, Italy, in 1923 and immigrated to America in 1933. 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 Nazi Party

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