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
1979-1993
Medium
enamel on gold and silver
Dimensions
Diameter (a): 5/8 in. (1.6 cm)
Diameter (b): 5/8 in. (1.6 cm)
Description
One (1) pair (a,b) of U.S. Army General Staff insignia pins worn by General Colin L. Powell. Each silver metal pin features the United States Great Seal in brass superimposed over a silver metal five-point star.
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
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
A2022.101.1.87ab
Restrictions & Rights
No known copyright restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd52f857708-3873-42aa-be94-9b79a8665067

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