- Issued by
- United States Army, American, founded 1775
- Owned by
- General Powell, Colin L., American, 1937 - 2021
- Subject of
- U.S. Army Quartermaster Corps
- United States Armed Forces, American, founded 1775
- United States Department of Defense
- Date
- late 20th century
- Medium
- gold and brass (alloy)
- Dimensions
- Diameter: 1 in. (2.5 cm)
- Description
- One (1) U.S. Army Quartermaster enlisted insignia pin owned by General Colin L. Powell. This dark brass insignia depicts an eagle with outspread wings perched on a wheel with 13 stars, 13 spokes, and a sword crossed with a key – the hilt and bow facing upward. When worn by enlisted Army servicemembers, the insignia is worn attached to the collar.
- 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
- A2022.101.1.86
- Restrictions & Rights
- No known copyright restrictions
- Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.




