- 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
- 1964-1993
- Medium
- metal
- Dimensions
- H x W x D: 1 1/4 × 1 9/16 × 3/8 in. (3.1 × 4 × 1 cm)
- Caption
- Capt. Colin Powell successfully completed the Pathfinder Course at the U.S. Army Infantry School at Fort Benning, Georgia, on 15 February 1964. Upon completion of the course, he was awarded the Army Pathfinder Badge.
- Description
- One (1) U.S. Army Pathfinder Badge worn by General Colin L. Powell for his successful completion of Pathfinder School at Fort Benning, Georgia, between 1958 and 1960. This subdued (black) metal badge is shaped as a torch with two layers of flames coming from its top. On the reverse of the badge is an engraved “N.S. MEYER, INC / NEW YORK” maker’s mark and two small shield shapes. When worn on the Army Service uniform it is attached at the proper 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
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Alma J. Powell
- Object number
- A2022.101.1.90
- Restrictions & Rights
- No known copyright restrictions
- Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.




