Patch - Shoulder Flash - Museum of Transport and Technology, New Zealand

Object detail

Accession number

2003.27

Description

One pair of shoulder flashes (worn over top of epaulettes) for World War I engineers. Red felt on upper surface with yellow exploding grenade in centre and "11" embroidered (probably 11th Brigade). Button hole at pointed end. Grey material on underside.

Media/Materials

Processed Material/Textile/Felt

Collection

Textiles Collection

Credit Line

1914-1918. Patch - Shoulder Flash, 2003.27. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).

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Classification

Insignia Insignia, Shoulder Epaulet Communication Artefacts Personal Symbols Status Symbols

Collection type

Domestic Textiles Domestic Technology Technology

Subject auto tags

Sleeve Font Red Material property Rectangle Pattern Fashion accessory Brand Carmine Symbol

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Patch - Shoulder Flash