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Shoulder marks for 4-Star General worn by Colin L. Powell

1989-1993

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

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This description refers to material held by Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture. Visual details below describe the original material.

Two (2) pairs (ab and cd) of 4-Star cloth shoulder marks worn by General Colin L. Powell. These right (a, c) and left (b, d) pairs of General insignia shoulder marks are constructed of cotton and polyester and feature four embroidered white stars. A thin gold stripe is embroidered at one end.

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Catalog reference: A2022.101.1.63a-d

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