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
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
A2022.101.1.74.1
Restrictions & Rights
No known copyright restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5f6bc04b4-ac66-4428-b0f2-64f0f8222211

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