National Rifle Association Patch

Scope and content:

A green patch that features two golden crossed rifles stitched in the middle. "Junior" is stitched in black above the rifles and "Division" is stitched in black below the rifles. The outside of the patch has "NAT'L RIFLE ASS'N" stitched in black in an arch at the top and "MARKSMAN 1ST. CL." stitched in black in an arch at the bottom. There is a golden circle stitched on the edge and middle of the patch. The patch measures approximately 3in. in diameter and is in fair condition. There are approximately four 0.5in. spots on the wearer's right of the patch where there is delamination. Image located at https://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/13850778554/. Transferred from the DeVonne McNeil Papers. Mss. 2011.594.01

Access and use

Location of collection:
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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