- 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
- 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.




