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 (a): 2 15/16 × 1 × 9/16 in. (7.4 × 2.5 × 1.5 cm)
H x W x D (b): 2 15/16 × 1 × 9/16 in. (7.4 × 2.5 × 1.5 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) pair of subdued insignia pins for 3-star Lieutenant General worn by Colin L. Powell. Each metal pin has three, five-point black (subdued) stars and both are missing their metal backings.
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
A2022.101.1.72ab
Restrictions & Rights
No known copyright restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5c41ca95c-ba9b-43bd-b2a5-d595641beadc

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