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
1958-1993
Medium
metal
Dimensions
H x W x D: 13/16 × 1 9/16 × 3/8 in. (2 × 4 × 1 cm)
Caption
2nd Lt. Colin Powell attended the Army Airborne Course, also called "jump school," at the U.S. Army Infantry School in Fort Benning, Georgia. He successfully completed the course on 19 December 1958 and was awarded the Army Parachutist Badge, also called "jump wings."
Description
One (1) U.S. Army Parachutist Badge worn by General Colin L. Powell. This black (subdued) metal pin depicts an open parachute in the center of two wings that curl upward and has two brass metal backings. General Powell earned his "Jump Wings" after graduating from Army Airborne School in 1958. When worn on the military service uniform, the pin is attached at the proper 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
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
A2022.101.1.89
Restrictions & Rights
No known copyright restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5f133509c-1ac2-4ede-beed-7e3d33ec43dc

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