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
1976-1979
Medium
metal
Dimensions
H x W x D (pin): 1 9/16 × 13/16 × 3/8 in. (4 × 2 × 1 cm)
Caption
Colin Powell was promoted to Colonel in 1976 and assumed command of the 2nd Brigade, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), at Fort Campbell, Kentucky.
Description
One (1) U.S. Army Colonel insignia pin worn by Colin L. Powell. This silver metal pin features an American eagle features the U.S. flag shield at its middle with arrows and olive leaf clutched in its talons. The pin is attached to a lined and weathered index card which has an inscription in red ink, “Abernathy”.
Place used
Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
Classification
Awards, Medals, and Insignia
Type
insignias
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
A2022.101.1.71
Restrictions & Rights
No known copyright restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd53ac326c4-4d36-4a76-8cde-e900f7670226

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