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
1986-1989
Medium
metal
Dimensions
H x W x D: 1 × 3 × 3/16 in. (2.5 × 7.6 × 0.4 cm)
Caption
Colin Powell was promoted to Lieutenant General in July 1986 while in command of V Corps in Europe. Five months later, he was appointed Deputy National Security Advisor under President Ronald Reagan.
Description
One (1) US Army three-star Lieutenant General insignia pin worn by Colin L. Powell. The metal pin features three five-point silver stars and has two brass-colored metal backings.
Place used
Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
Classification
Awards, Medals, and Insignia
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
A2022.101.1.69
Restrictions & Rights
No known copyright restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd561f9d0fd-6ff9-45f9-b81c-829d37ff9e3e

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