Issued by
United States Armed Forces, American, founded 1775
Worn by
General Powell, Colin L., American, 1937 - 2021
Subject of
United States Army, American, founded 1775
United States Department of Defense
Date
1958-1993
Medium
plastic
Dimensions
H x W x D: 1 × 3 × 1/4 in. (2.5 × 7.6 × 0.6 cm)
Description
A curved black plastic name plate for the U.S. Army uniform worn by General Colin L. Powell. This curved rectangular plastic name plate features a white border and white text on the face reading "POWELL". When worn on the Army uniform, the pin is attached at the center of the proper right breast pocket flap.
Place used
Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
Classification
Memorabilia and Ephemera - Other
Type
nameplates
Topic
Clothing and dress
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
A2022.101.1.68.1
Restrictions & Rights
No known copyright restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd505030721-22cf-49df-b155-08db6c56ba06

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