Official US Army photographer arched arm patch
Extent and Medium
overall: Height: 1.875 inches (4.763 cm) | Width: 3.875 inches (9.843 cm)
Creator(s)
- United States. Army (Distributor)
Archival History
The photographer badge was acquired by the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in 2004.
Acquisition
United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Collection
Funding Note: The cataloging of this artifact has been supported by a grant from the Conference on Jewish Material Claims Against Germany.
Scope and Content
United States Army photographer arched badge of the type issued during World War II. US Army photographers served in the Photographic Branch of the US Signal Corps. Photographers were attached, not assigned, to units and were identified by an arm or shoulder patch. Military photographers were usually enlisted men, with the same training and uniforms as other soldiers. The Corps coordinated communication for air, ground, and naval units during the war, providing technology, services, and personnel. In addition to its primary role in military transmissions, the unit produced training films for army and civilian personnel and documented the war.
Conditions Governing Access
No restrictions on access
Conditions Governing Reproduction
No restrictions on use
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Machine embroidered arched, rectangular black patch with a gold border and gold English text embroidered on white net backing with adhesive remnants.
Corporate Bodies
- United States. Army. Signal Corps
Subjects
- War photographers--United States--History--20th century.
Genre
- Military Insignia
- Object