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
1976-1979
Medium
metal
Dimensions
H x W x D (a): 13/16 × 1 9/16 × 7/16 in. (2 × 4 × 1.1 cm)
H x W x D (b): 13/16 × 1 9/16 × 7/16 in. (2 × 4 × 1.1 cm)
Caption
Colin Powell was promoted to Colonel in 1976 and assumed command of the 2nd Brigade, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), at Fort Campbell, Kentucky.
Description
One (1) pair of U.S. Army Colonel subdued insignia pins worn by Colin L. Powell. The black metal pins depict the American eagle with outspread wings bearing the U.S. flag shield on its chest and clutching arrows and olive leaf in its talons. On the reverse the pin has two brass-colored metal backings.
Place used
Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
Classification
Awards, Medals, and Insignia
Type
insignias
flags
Topic
Government
Military
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Alma J. Powell
Object number
A2022.101.1.65ab
Restrictions & Rights
No known copyright restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5f0ba4f22-c731-49c6-b782-301d0c6837b4

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