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shirt
Copyright JANM
Copyright JANM

shirt

Date1943-1945
Mediumcotton
DimensionsH: 31.5 in, W: 21.5 in
ClassificationsGeneral Collection
Credit LineGift of Ike Hatchimonji
Object number2003.34.1
Description1 khaki colored cotton twill long sleeve official Boy Scout shirt. 1 light brown button at neck. 5 button down front. First 3 are dark brown with Boy Scout insignia fleur-de-lis with an eagle inside and "Be Prepared" motto written beneath. 4-5 buttons are plain beige color. There are 2 chest pockets with button down Boy Scout buttons on flaps. Right side pocket has Boy Scout insignia embroidered patch in red. On top of pocket is a patch with red embroidered letters "Boy Scouts of America". Left pocket has patch with a red heart with Boy Scout insignia inside. Right long sleeve is shortened in the middle. 2 patches at top red patch with black eagle. Another merit patch. Lower by the cuff is another patch with E and 1944 printed. Left long sleeve shortened in the middle has 4 patches. Heart Mountain printed 379, and 2 other service patches. One is a Life Scout badge.

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