- 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
- 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.




