Issued by
United States Army, American, founded 1775
Worn by
General Powell, Colin L., American, 1937 - 2021
Subject of
75th Ranger Regiment, American, founded 1951
United States Armed Forces, American, founded 1775
United States Department of Defense
Date
1958-1993
Medium
enamel on metal
Dimensions
H x W x D: 1/4 × 1 × 3/8 in. (0.6 × 2.5 × 1 cm)
Caption
In November 1958, 2nd Lt. Colin Powell successfully completed the Ranger Course at the U.S. Army Infantry School at Fort Benning, Georgia.
Description
One (1) U.S. Army Ranger dress metal miniature tab worn by General Colin L. Powell. The tab has a black enamel face with brass colored border and the word “RANGER” at its center. On the reverse are two backings. When worn on the Army Service uniform or combat the fatigues, the color or subdued cloth patch is attached to the top of the proper left shoulder head. The miniature dress metal tab is worn on the Army dress mess uniform.
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, 1953-1961
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Alma J. Powell
Object number
A2022.101.1.76
Restrictions & Rights
No known copyright restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd571deec68-6288-44a8-aca5-50555599b563

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