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
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
A2022.101.1.92ab
Restrictions & Rights
No known copyright restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd58adb163e-df0a-44c6-827b-e3589e188f3b

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