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
metal
Dimensions
H x W x D: 3 × 1 3/16 × 3/16 in. (7.6 × 3 × 0.5 cm)
Description
One (1) U.S. Army Expert Marksmanship badge worn by General Colin L. Powell. This dark silver metal Expert badge, the highest grade of marksmanship awarded by the United States Army, is designed in the four (4) sided sharpshooter emblem encircled by an oval oak leaf wreath. Suspended from the badge are Army Weapon Qualification Clasps or Bars that indicate the type of weapon qualification. From top to bottom, General Powell’s badge has the Rifle, Pistol, Submachine Gun, and Bayonet bars. On the reverse of the badge is a long needle and bar pin. When worn on the Army Service uniform jacket the badge is attached on the left side of the proper left breast pocket flap.
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
A2022.101.1.81
Restrictions & Rights
No known copyright restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5551610dc-6c75-4e4d-9907-d96df7a15168

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