Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets, Company A, Memorabilia

Access and use

Location of collection:
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Special Collections, University Libraries (0434)
Newman Library
Virginia Tech
P.O. Box 90001
560 Drillfield Drive
Blacksburg, VA 24062-9001
Contact for questions and access:
Phone: (540) 231-6308
Fax: (540) 231-3694
Restrictions:

The collection is open for research.

Terms of access:

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Preferred citation:

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets, Company A, Memorabilia, c.1800-1970, Textile2025-011, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Summary

Extent:
1.0 Cubic Feet 1 box
Abstract:
This collection includes one shoulder cord, two sets of shoulder boards, and a leather holder for sword.
Language:
No linguistic content; Not applicable .
Preferred citation:

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets, Company A, Memorabilia, c.1800-1970, Textile2025-011, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Background

Scope and content:

This collection includes: - An Association of the US Army cord that is a braid of gold and black cords with white and black cords and a gold cord with silver ornament. The cord was still being worn in 1974. - Brown leather frog from the VT Corps of Cadets is to wear a sword or sabre on your belt. - Two shoulder boards are red with gold border and double gold bars on each end, possibly Army Artillery Captain and Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets. - Two shoulder boards are black with gold border and gold leaf on each end, possibly Army Staff Lieutenant Colonel and Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets. All in good condition.

Acquisition information:
This collection were acquired by the Special Collections and University Archive October 1974.
Processing information:

The processing, arrangement, and description of the Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets, Company A, Memorabilia was completed in July 2025.