Patch, Military
Object number2016.120.73
Manufacturer
Ira Green Inc.
Date1974-2012
MediumFabric; Plastic; Paper; Ink; Adhesive
Credit LineGift of Elaine Berkowitz
DescriptionTwo (2) pair of U.S. Army Dental Branch insignia patches in unopened original packaging. Each insignia pair is on a single rectangular piece of Army green fabric that is folded in half; insignia is embroidered black caduceus with embroidered Army green "D" at center. Behind the patches is a black paperboard insert. Patches and insert are contained inside a sealed rectangular plastic pouch that is clear on the front and white on the back. Hole at the top center of the plastic pouch. Front of pouch has maker and product text printed in black and gold at top and a white retail sticker in the top right corner with black printed text.DimensionsHeight x Width x Depth: 4.875 × 3.75 × 0.375 in. (12.4 × 9.5 × 1 cm)InscriptionsEach patch has Army green embroidered "D" at center.
MarksFront of pouch has black and gold printed text at top "IRA GREEN INC. / IG / ESTABLISHED 1943 / This item has been manufactured in accordance / with applicable government specifications under / certification number Hallmark G23".
White sticker in front top right corner of plastic pouch has printed black text "1 - 614 / OFF BOS ARMY ME / DIC "D" SUBFAT / $ 1.20 / [barcode] / 0 53832 03370 8".
Historical NotesPart of a collection related to the military career of Elaine Berkowitz, LTC, DC, USAR.
Previous owner
Lieutenant Colonel Elaine H. Berkowitz
Related institution
United States Army
Related institution
United States Army Reserve
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1974-2012
1974-2012
1974-2012
