Chevron Overseas Service Patch

Scope and content:

Patch consisting of two "V" shaped chevrons on dark blue cloth. The chevrons are of thick gold thread which shows discoloration. These chevrons were worn midway up the left forearm on the "Street" uniform and indicated overseas service in France (gold) with the Army of the Occupation from Spring of 1918 until the summer of 1919 (two chevrons).It measures 2.5 in. X 2 in. X 0.15 in. over all. Image available at http://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/6960973378/. Transferred from Box 6 of the Clara L. Lawrence Papers (Mss 2009.299). Located in Dec Obj S2 SS2, Box 4. Mss 2009.299.12

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Location of collection:
College of William and Mary
Special Collections Research Center
Earl Gregg Swem Library
College of William and Mary
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Williamsburg, VA 23187-8795
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