Issued by
United States Army, American, founded 1775
Worn by
General Powell, Colin L., American, 1937 - 2021
Manufactured by
N.S. Meyer Inc., American, 1868 - 2000
Subject of
United States Armed Forces, American, founded 1775
United States Department of Defense
Date
1976-1993
Medium
metal
Dimensions
H x W x D: 1 9/16 × 11/16 × 3/8 in. (4 × 1.7 × 1 cm)
Caption
Colonel Colin Powell graduated from Air Assault School in October 1976 at Fort Campbell, Kentucky.
Description
One (1) U.S. Army Air Assault badge worn by General Colin L. Powell, earned for his successful completion of the air assault training course. The Air Assault badge was created in 1974 and was originally called Airmobile Badge. Until 1978, the badge was authorized only for wear by members of the 101st Airborne Division. The silver metal badge is depicted in the shape of bird’s wings attached to the face and blades of a helicopter. After his promotion to Colonel in early 1976, Powell was given command of the 2d Brigade, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) at Fort Campbell, Kentucky, in April of the same year. On the reverse of the badge is the “N.S. MEYER / NEW YORK” maker’s engraving alongside two small shield shapes. When worn on the Army Service uniform jacket the badge is attached on the right 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
Topic
Clothing and dress
Government
Military
Politics
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
A2022.101.1.83.2
Restrictions & Rights
No known copyright restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5e24f4cd5-c06c-4af0-9505-d9c15f242b5f

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