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
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
A2022.101.1.90
Restrictions & Rights
No known copyright restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd583daf8a7-b3dd-4a88-9c8b-b51368d1d48e

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