Issued by:

United States Army, American, founded 1775  Search this

Worn by:

General Colin L. Powell, American, 1937 - 2021  Search this

Subject of:

United States Armed Forces, American, founded 1775  Search this

United States Department of Defense  Search this

Medium:

metal

Dimensions:

H x W x D: 1 × 1 × 9/16 in. (2.5 × 2.5 × 1.5 cm)

Type:

insignias

Place used:

Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America

Date:

1979-1993

Description:

One (1) US Army star insignia pin worn by General Colin L. Powell. The metal pin is in the shape of a single, five-point silver star and is missing the two brass-colored metal backings.

Topic:

African American  Search this

Clothing and dress  Search this

Government  Search this

Military  Search this

U.S. History, 1969-2001  Search this

Credit Line:

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Alma J. Powell

Object number:

A2022.101.1.70.15

Restrictions & Rights:

No known copyright restrictions

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National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection

Classification:

Awards, Medals, and Insignia

Data Source:

National Museum of African American History and Culture

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd57ae1ada4-ff57-4ea4-a355-0ead6ecf82ec

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:nmaahc_A2022.101.1.70.15