Issued by
United States Army, American, founded 1775
Worn by
General Powell, Colin L., American, 1937 - 2021
Subject of
101st Airborne Division, American, founded 1918
United States Armed Forces, American, founded 1775
United States Department of Defense
Date
1976-1977
Medium
enamel on metal
Dimensions
H x W x D: 1 1/4 × 1 1/2 × 3/8 in. (3.2 × 3.8 × 1 cm)
Caption
From 1976-1977, Colonel Colin Powell commanded the 2nd Brigade of the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) at Fort Campbell in Kentucky.
Description
One (1) U.S. Army 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) Unit Crest Insignia worn by Colonel Colin L. Powell. The metal pin features a light blue enamel face and depicts an eagle outlined in gold metal in downward flight above a white enamel cloud. Below that circular depiction is a gold metal scroll with engraved black print that reads “RENDEZVOUS WITH DESTINY”. On the reverse of the crest in raised engraving is “623 / IRA GREEN INC. / MADE IN USA”.
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
A2022.101.1.78
Restrictions & Rights
No known copyright restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd56aab41b4-bc76-40f0-8973-f5d5f563b525

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