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US International Rifle Team Patch 1921 of Carl T. Osburn


International Team Match Patch of Carl T Osburn from 1921 Green Hexagonal patch with goldwork

Title: Patch, International Team, 1921, Carl T. Osburn 
Accession #: NHHC 2000-158-70
Circa: 1921
Size: 4 x 1
Medium: Fabric
Location: Headquarters Artifact Collection, Naval History and Heritage Command

One green wool hexagonal-shaped patch. Edges of patch are basted together on reverse. Lettering and border of patch are embroidered in gold-colored metallic thread. Text on patch reads // International / Team 1921 //

In 1921, Commander Carl T. Osburn competed in the ISSF World Shooting Championship in Lyons, France. He placed second in the 300-meter Free Rifle Three Positions, and third in both 300-meter Free Rifle Kneeling and 300-meter Army Rifle Kneeling.


International Team Match Patch from 1921 of Carl T Osburn Reverse white stitching cover

Published: Fri Jan 18 10:06:41 EST 2019