- 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
- ca. 1958-1960
- Medium
- metal
- Dimensions
- H x W x D (a): 1 1/2 × 13/16 × 3/8 in. (3.8 × 2 × 1 cm)
- H x W x D (b): 1 1/2 × 13/16 × 3/8 in. (3.8 × 2 × 1 cm)
- Description
- One (1) pair of U.S. Army Infantry Officer Insignia pins (a,b) worn by General Colin L. Powell. This subdued (black) metal insignia is of two crossed long rifles, symbolic of infantry units. On the reverse of one pin (a) are two backings and on the reverse of the second pin (b) are no backings.
- Place used
- Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Awards, Medals, and Insignia
- Type
- insignias
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Alma J. Powell
- Object number
- A2022.101.1.92ab
- Restrictions & Rights
- No known copyright restrictions
- Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.




