- 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
- 1979-1993
- Medium
- metal
- Dimensions
- H x W x D: 1 × 1 × 9/16 in. (2.5 × 2.5 × 1.5 cm)
- Description
- One (1) pin for Army star insignia worn by General Colin L. Powell. On April 4, 1989, Colin L. Powell was promoted to the rank of four-star general of the United States Army. This five-point subdued (black) one-star pin is made of metal and has two brass-colored metal backings. The star is one of several owned by General Powell and was worn on his Army Service uniform shoulder straps. General Powell’s earlier promotions to general include Brigadier general, one-star, on June 1, 1979, Major general, two-star, on August 1, 1983, and Lieutenant general, three-star, on July 1, 1986.
- 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
- A2022.101.1.74.1
- Restrictions & Rights
- No known copyright restrictions
- Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.




