- 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
- 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.




