Issued by
United States Army, American, founded 1775
Worn by
General Powell, Colin L., American, 1937 - 2021
Subject of
United States Armed Forces, American, founded 1775
United States Department of Defense
Date
1989-1993
Medium
cotton (fiber) and polyester
Dimensions
H x W (a): 2 3/16 × 4 5/16 in. (5.5 × 10.9 cm)
H x W (b): 2 3/16 × 4 5/16 in. (5.5 × 10.9 cm)
H x W (c): 2 3/16 × 4 5/16 in. (5.5 × 10.9 cm)
H x W (d): 2 3/16 × 4 5/16 in. (5.5 × 10.9 cm)
Caption
These four-star shoulder marks were worn by General Colin Powell. Powell was promoted to four-star general in April 1989 and served as the Commander in Chief of Forces Command (FORSCOM) at Fort McPherson in Georgia.
Description
Two (2) pairs (ab and cd) of 4-Star cloth shoulder marks worn by General Colin L. Powell. These right (a, c) and left (b, d) pairs of General insignia shoulder marks are constructed of cotton and polyester and feature four embroidered white stars. A thin gold stripe is embroidered at one end.
Place used
Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
Classification
Awards, Medals, and Insignia
Type
insignias
Topic
Clothing and dress
Government
Military
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Alma J. Powell
Object number
A2022.101.1.63a-d
Restrictions & Rights
No known copyright restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5298bc215-3ba8-41a5-8057-ac47b4154ab8

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