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
1983-1986
Medium
metal
Dimensions
H x W x D (a): 1 3/8 × 9/16 × 1/2 in. (3.5 × 1.5 × 1.2 cm)
H x W x D (b): 1 3/8 × 9/16 × 1/2 in. (3.5 × 1.5 × 1.2 cm)
Caption
Colin Powell was promoted to Major General in 1983 while working at the Pentagon as Senior Military Assistant to Secretary of Defense Caspar W. Weinberger.
Description
One (1) pair of US Army two-star Major General insignia pins worn by Colin L. Powell. Each metal pin has two five-point silver stars and two brass-colored metal backings.
Place used
Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
Classification
Awards, Medals, and Insignia
Type
insignias
Topic
Government
Military
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
A2022.101.1.66ab
Restrictions & Rights
No known copyright restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5c7af230b-ef19-44ac-91a6-cf0ae1752816

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