Created by
United States Armed Forces, American, founded 1775
Subject of
United States Navy, American, founded 1775
Owned by
General Powell, Colin L., American, 1937 - 2021
Date
1989-1993
Medium
enamel on metal
Caption
This United States Navy 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 Navy, owned by General Colin L. Powell. The large round enamel innermost face of this emblem features the traditional white and navy blue of the naval armed forces. A brass eagle with outstretched wings is perched on the top edge of the United States Stars and Stripes coat of arms shield, which has red, white, and blue enamel, and thirteen (13) stars. The Navy’s crossed sabers and rope-wound ship anchor overlay the shield. A silver chain motif is present on the larger area of the circular emblem, creating a round wheel or border over two (2) engraved brass stars. The engraved words read “UNITED STATES / NAVY”. 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
A2022.101.1.2.6
Restrictions & Rights
No known copyright restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5f0c0cd27-92d0-42f0-8c29-c0c30edd77fc

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