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
1976-1993
Medium
metal
Dimensions
H x W x D: 3/4 × 1 9/16 × 5/16 in. (1.9 × 3.9 × 0.8 cm)
Caption
Col. Colin Powell successfully completed Air Assault School with the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) at Fort Campbell, Kentucky, on 8 October 1976. He was awarded the Air Assault Badge upon completion of the course.
Description
One (1) U.S. Army Air Assault badge worn by General Colin L. Powell, earned for his successful completion of the air assault training course. The subdued (black) badge is depicted in the shape of bird’s wings attached to the face and blades of a helicopter. On the reverse of the badge is the “N.S. MEYER / NEW YORK” maker’s engraving alongside two small shield shapes.
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
A2022.101.1.91
Restrictions & Rights
No known copyright restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd51f88091d-ecdf-45d2-a1a5-1ce0015c7730

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