us-005578-irn35086-irn35089
type: RecordSet
archival history: The photographer badge was acquired by the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in 2004.
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.
conditions of access: No restrictions on access
conditions of use: No restrictions on use
has beginning date: 1942-01-01
has end date: 1945-12-31
has or had holder: us-005578
has or had identifier: 1
has or had some members with language: eng
has record set type: Item
identifier: irn35089
is or was included in: us-005578-irn35086
record resource extent: overall: Height: 1.875 inches (4.763 cm) | Width: 3.875 inches (9.843 cm)
results or resulted from: 1
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.
title: Official US Army photographer arched arm patch