Created by
United States Armed Forces, American, founded 1775
Subject of
United States Coast Guard, American, founded 1790
Owned by
General Powell, Colin L., American, 1937 - 2021
Date
1989-1993
Medium
enamel on metal
Caption
This United States Coast Guard seal was presented to General Colin Powell during his tenure as Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (1989-1993). It was part of a presentation case that included fifteen streamers, seven seals, and an engraved metal plaque that reads, in part, "Presented to General Colin L. Powell ... with respect and admiration from the men and women of the United States Armed Forces."
Description
A multicolored metal seal of the United States Coast Guard, owned by General Colin L. Powell. The large round face of this emblem is brass with the Coast Guard’s crossed anchors and small starless US flag-shield designed in the center white enamel. The outer wheel or ring of the emblem is also white enamel with black engraved words "UNITED STATES COAST GUARD 1790”. The outermost of the emblem is bordered by a wreath of white, black, and red enamel over golden bronze.
Place depicted
United States, North and Central America
Classification
Awards, Medals, and Insignia
Type
seals
Topic
Government
Military
Ornamentation
U.S. History, 1969-2001
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Alma J. Powell
Object number
A2022.101.1.2.4
Restrictions & Rights
No known copyright restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5b0c58f80-df1e-4ce0-b23e-3b6d314ebee5

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