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
1960-1993
Medium
enamel on sterling silver
Dimensions
H x W x D: 1 × 3 × 1/4 in. (2.5 × 7.6 × 0.6 cm)
Description
One (1) U.S. Army Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB) worn by General Colin L. Powell. This sterling silver rectangular badge has a medium infantry blue enamel face superimposed over an oak leaf wreath, the face itself of which is superimposed by a Model 1975 Springfield Arsenal Musket. The badge is fastened on the reverse by a long needle and bar pin closure and is engraved with word “STERLING” on the bottom part of the wreath. When worn on the Army Service uniform, the CIB is attached at the proper left chest above the breast pocket and above the where the service ribbon bar would also be attached.
Place used
Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
Classification
Awards, Medals, and Insignia
Type
insignias
badges
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
A2022.101.1.79
Restrictions & Rights
No known copyright restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd55322e941-35b6-43a5-bfe6-5454f78b43f9

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