- 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
- 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.




