Shoulder board worn by Ensign Cassin Craig

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This description refers to material held by Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture. Visual details below describe the original material.

Shoulder board used by Ensign Cassin Craig. The board is straight along the bottom and comes to a point at the top. The board is covered in navy blue fabric. There is a textured and patterned gold-colored Ensign stripe along the bottom. There is a gold-colored embroidered Supply Corps insignia above the stripe. The insignia features a sprig of three oak leaves and three acorns. There is a gold-colored metal button at the top. It depicts an eagle perched on an anchor and surrounded by stars and a rope. The back of the board has a black leather strap attached at the top by the gold button. There is gold discolored text behind the strap which reads [VANGUARD / MILITARY / EQUIP. / CORP. / N.Y.].

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