- 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: 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) US Army two-star Major General insignia pin worn by Colin L. Powell. This 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
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Alma J. Powell
- Object number
- A2022.101.1.67
- Restrictions & Rights
- No known copyright restrictions
- Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.




